Types of Misconduct Uganda
Minor Misconduct — Progressive Discipline
- Lateness and absenteeism
- Poor performance
- Minor insubordination, dress code violations, minor policy breach
Handle through: verbal warning → first written warning → final written warning → dismissal
Gross Misconduct — Potential Summary Dismissal
- Theft or fraud, violence or assault, sexual harassment
- Wilful damage to property, reporting drunk or on drugs
- Serious breach of confidentiality, falsifying records
The Disciplinary Process — Step by Step
- Investigate: Gather facts, interview witnesses, review evidence
- Show cause letter: Written letter clearly stating alleged misconduct, requesting response within 48–72 hours
- Disciplinary hearing: Formal hearing — employee may be accompanied by colleague or union rep
- Deliberate: Consider employee's response — do not decide before the hearing
- Decision: Written decision with reasons — warning, demotion, suspension, or dismissal
- Appeal: Inform employee of right to appeal
Warning Validity Periods
| Warning Type | Validity Period |
|---|---|
| Verbal warning | 3–6 months |
| Written warning (first) | 6 months |
| Final written warning | 12 months |