In this chapter, we’ll learn about some of the common consequences for code of conduct violations in the workplace by taking in a few example scenarios.
Example ramifications for breach of conduct violations
Consequences for violating your workplace’s code of conduct could include, at the lowest level, a verbal or written warning. You may also face a loss of company privileges ranging from the respect of your boss and peers to being able to attend important meetings. Further consequences could include suspension and termination of employment, and depending on the type of breach or violation, you could even face jail time.
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Examples of Violation of Code of Conduct Consequences
Let's take a look at a few more code of conduct policy examples that you can learn from
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Theft of Company Time and Money
I took a long lunch... well, okay, it was four hours long. So maybe it wasn’t a full shift, but it’s not that big of a deal, right? I came back to work. And besides... it’s just a few hours and it’s not like it’s really hurting anyone. My employer is a big hospital, and I thought they’d never know. But now, my coworker is reporting my actions. I’ve learned that not only is the behavior unethical, but it is also considered theft of company money. This can lead to serious consequences, and now I’m losing my job.
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Leaking Confidential Information
Apparently, the manager that I was talking to in our satellite office wasn't a manager at all. He was just some guy who was selling confidential information to one of our competitors, and I had been on calls with him weekly for the past three months!As soon as my manager realized what was going on, he terminated my contract. He said that I had accepted bribes and leaked confidential information. And to top it off, we don't even have a satellite office. How could I have been so careless? I should have paid more attention during the code of conduct training and actually read the policies before I signed off on them.
Violating Code of Conduct Consequences
Let’s review some of the common consequences if you breach the code of conduct:
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Suspension
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Termination
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Jail
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Violating your workplace’s code of conduct is never okay and can lead to serious consequences. With EasyLlama's Code of Conduct training course, your employees will be educated on the importance of following your code of conduct, as well as the consequences for violations. We use a moderntraining platform with interactive quizzes and real-life video scenarios to keep employees engaged and improve knowledge retention.
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With EasyLlama training, your employees will discover how to be more aware of discrimination, bias in the workplace, and reap the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Here are some of the topics covered in our course:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: What are Ethics?
Chapter 3: Ethics in the Workplace
Chapter 4: Ethical Gray Areas
Chapter 5: Code of Conduct
Chapter 6: Common Code of Conduct Policies
Chapter 7: Reporting Violations
Chapter 8: Consequences
Chapter 9: What Have We Learned?
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