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Thanks for your reply Barb,Sorry, maybe my sentence wasn't clear enough. I do agree with your points here, but this is just how the company works. Or perhaps my tone sounds a bit too serious? Anyway, this is only served as a guideline for the employee. The first 3 sentences were introduction. Each offence has different point depending on the seriousness of the case. To answer your concern, I've been working in this company for a rather long time and the management is treating the employee very well. We don't get sued over small issue or mistakes made unintentionally. If its really serious case like theft or fighting then i think legal actions or compensation are okie. I think this is okie even though i'm just the employee.

BarbaraPA · Accepted Answer

I would also suggest that you say how many points are assigned to each action.

Likeguslee has made a great start, and has made some excellent clarifications.

However, there are something that could be even clearer, such as #2. "Avoid getting two counts of inefficiency..." for example. I'm not sure the "Do's and Don't's" format (which is often a very good way to do things like this) is the right choice in this case. I would try out parallel structure with all -ing words. Making unsound judgements, Receiving two counts of inefficience, Using company resources without authorization, Failing to inform... etc.

Joeviee · Answer

Grammar GeekI would also suggest that you say how many points are assigned to each action.

Likeguslee has made a great start, and has made some excellent clarifications.

However, there are something that could be even clearer, such as #2. "Avoid getting two counts of inefficiency..." for example. I'm not sure the "Do's and Don't's" format (which is often a very good way to do things like this) is the right choice in this case. I would try out parallel structure with all -ing words. Making unsound judgements, Receiving two counts of inefficience, Using company resources without authorization, Failing to inform... etc.

Thanks Bard. I have attached the doc. Hope you can give me more opinions Thanks

Joeviee · Answer

No. Offences Point

1. Fighting, injure others with intention 10

2. Quarrel 5

3. Disrespect, indiscipline, use vulgar language or gestures to upset other staffs or visitors 7

4. Bring prohibited medicines to the company 15

5. Gambling in the company 2

6. Found to be intoxicated while working or bring alcoholic beverages to work 1

7. Disrespect, disregard order, insult and challenge the supervisor's job instruction 7

8. Show dishonest, disorganized and offensive attitude at work 3

9. Create slanderous statement, rum ours and involve in corruption 8

10. Threaten, force, indecent assault(verbally or sexually), torture other staff 7

11. Belief ,age, racial, religion, skin color, marriage, political discrimination, etc 7

12. Sleep at work 4

13. Mislead, conceal fact and provide false information 7

14. Pretend to be sick or make false excuse to avoid assigned workload 7

16. Occupy with other part-time job and neglect company’s job 7

17. Decline to work according to company working procedure 7

18. Engage in personal issues while at work without permission 2

19. Leave early without any getting permission from supervisor 2

20. Fail to inform the supervisor unable to work overtime 2

21. Spend company fund excessively or unnecessary 3

22. Use company resources eg: production information, design, and company plan for personal

business without express approval or permission from the authorized personnel. 10

23. Reveal company policy or production information to outsider 7

24. Inefficient, and deliberately reduce company productivity 1

25. Two accounts of being inefficiency in handling jobs recorded in three months 2

26. Blackmail 10-15

27. Accept illicit commission 7

28. Willfully engaging in actions that either jeopardizes the operations and/or the reputation

of the company may face legal action or compensate company for its losses. 3-15

39. Absent from work twice in 15 days without substantiate reason 7

30. Help other staff to punch card 7

31. Late for work 5 times in a month 1-3

32. Absent from work without approval or notice to the supervisor 2

33. Absent for one day without approval from or inform the company (except emergence case) 3

34. Absent for two days without approval from or inform the company (except emergence case) 6

35. Absent for 3 consecutive days without approval from or inform the company (except emergence case) 15

36. Smoke within the company area 10

37. Unlawfully obtain or borrow others Identity Card 10

38. Randomly stick or destroy company notices 4

39. Private gathering in the company without permission from the management 1

40. Bring dangerous weapons to work 15

41. Fail to follow company safety instruction and proper working procedure or use company

apparatus without permission from authorized personnel 2

42. Fail to report accident or damages happen outside company that involve staff,

company vehicle and apparatus immediately to the person in charge 2

43. Repeatedly against company safety guidelines and working rules 7

44. Improper dismantle or change of company apparatus parts without notifying the person in charge 7

45. Create unhygienic working environment, littering and spitting indiscriminately in the company 1

46. Untidy dress code when enter the office 1

47. Bring contagious disease to work 3

48. Steal others or company possessions 10

49. Misuse of company materials with company name without permission 3

50. Misuse of company name in any external businesses transactions without permission 15

51. Intend to abuse, destroy or attempt to destroy company documents 7

52. Use false excuse or invoice to deceive company of its funds or documents 7

53. Fail to return company apparatus 3

54. Illicitly exchange company good materials or tools for inferior materials and tools. 10

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Joeviee · Answer

Thank you very much Likeguslee:)

Siggy · Answer

Oh my goodness! I'm pretty glad I don't work there!! Penalties for: "bringing a contagious disease to work" I presume that should be knowingly (disease have a sneaky habit of infecting people without their permission); "private gathering in the company without permission from the management" (stay away from the water cooler folks).

More interesting though is that rules are tyically created to prohibit things that folks are ALREADY doing. Looking down the list makes me think that this is a very dangerous company!!

Sorry, I couldn't resist making a comment on the content rather than the grammar.

Siggy

Goodman · Answer

No. Offences Point

1. Fighting, injure others with intention 10

2. Quarrel 5

3. Disrespect, indiscipline, use vulgar language or gestures to upset other staffs or visitors 7

4. Bring prohibited medicines to the company 15

Hi Jovee,

I don’t mean to be critical of your “rules”, but in case it appears to be so, I apologize. From glancing over a few lines, I like to post my opinion on this “rule” book which by the way is commonly called “company handbook” in English speaking world.

I have never seen any company handbook written in a “point” system, yet, in such loosely defined language. Speaking from a professional point of view, a handbook must be written in a clear and defined language so that there is no “grey area”. Each potential problem or violation should be stated in a formal, yet professional fashion. The “point system” as shown in your draft has created a tone of “ laws of labor camp” rather than a company environment. Enough said. If you don’t mind, here are a few examples:

1) physical altercation, intentional or otherwise is a direct violation which shall result

in disciplinary action.

2) Persons involved in verbal confrontation or shouting exchange will receive verbal warning which shall stay in the personnel file for 30 days. During this period, repeated offense shall receive written warning which will be recorded in the personnel file. Continuing offenses shall result in immediate termination of employment.

3) Use of vulgar language, display of obscene gesture and provoking behavior are strictly prohibited in the work place. Employees violating the above will be issued a verbal warning for the first offense. Repeated violation will result in termination.

4) Possession or use of narcotics is a crime and will not be tolerated in a workplace. Any employee caught with the above violation will be suspended without pay pending on the outcome of company investigation. If found true, the company shall immediately terminate his employment without compensation.

Hope that gives you some ideas..

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