Gross Misconduct

GROSS MISCONDUCT

Some offenses are so serious that they can result in termination without previous warnings. The following examples are listed for the guidance of all. This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all prohibited activity. The following actions may result in immediate termination:

• Inappropriate behaviour toward parents. (All staff are expected to be professional and courteous at all times. If a parent is rude to you, please allow your Program Coordinator to handle the situation)
• Neglect or physical abuse of a child
• Withholding of food, or other comfort from a child
• Failure to report to work three consecutive workdays without proper notification
• Falsification of program records (i.e. employment application, time clock, and your records)
• Working under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs or state altering medications
• Smoking or vaping in prohibited areas
• Conviction of a felony for any offense committed while employed by the program
• Fighting, threatening violence or boisterous or disruptive activity in the workplace
• Leaving a child unattended (inside or outside)
• Allowing a child to leave the program with an unauthorized person
• Sleeping while supervising children
• Habitual absenteeism or tardiness without notice or unauthorized absences from workstation during the workday
• Sexual or other unlawful or unwelcome harassment
• Negligence or improper conduct leading to damage of employer-owned, school owned or customer-owned property or reputation
• Insubordination that show gross disrespect such as threatening, profanity, or yelling.
• Unauthorized use of telephones, mail system, or other employer-owned equipment (No cell phone use allowed in the program during work hours without approval of Program Coordinator or Room Lead!)
• Possession, distribution, sale, transfer, or use of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace, while on duty, or while operating employer-owned vehicles or equipment
• Unsatisfactory performance or conduct
• Sharing confidential information about the program or any of its employees
• Promoting and sharing rumors or negative information about TOPP KIDS Out of School Clubs/Foundation
• Sharing child, family, staff or company information without written permission

There will be repercussions to any violation of the above rules. Depending on the severity of the offense, the Program Coordinator in consultation with the Regional Managers will access violations, violations may be followed by a warning, a two-day suspension, and/or termination of employment. Program Coordinators will consult the Regional Manager before termination of employment.

Note: Severe offenses may result in immediate termination!