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A problem employee can be defined in many different ways, and each person has their idea of what actions these individuals take. What one individual thinks is a problem employee may not be what another does. A problem employee, to me, is someone who violates the code of ethics in a workplace along with the constantly breaking the rules set forth by leadership. These can be anything from a serious, fireable offense to just an annoying habit that affects the other employees on a daily basis. You can break down problem employees into three different levels.
Level 1 are offenses that are illegal not only in the workplace ethics but the law itself. These offenses can result in immediate termination with no second chances. A problem employee at this level could be stealing money from the workplace or using it in a way that is not a benefit to the organization they are working for. Another example of a level 1 offense is someone threatening to kill their boss or another employee or saying they are going to harm to the workplace, such as bombing it or doing damage to property. Breaking HIPPA laws is another example in level 1.
Level 2 employees are those who are acting in ways that need to be put to a stop, or potential termination could be on the horizon. Most employees who commit a level 2 problem will be reprimanded with paperwork, put on probation or have a grievance filed against them. An example of this type of offense is when an employee uses FMLA for leave when they are not sick. Failing to make improvements in performance when prompted and constantly missing work without documentation are other examples of level 2.
Level 3 are offenses that are against the policy of the workplace. These are not considered serious offenses but can break apart a workplace if not contained or put to a stop. These problem employees may come off as annoying to others and even management. Many of these behaviors may be met with a verbal warning along with possibly being left out of decision making. Constantly complaining, gossiping and just being negative can be examples of this. Lack of respect along with bad communication are also examples of level 3. Even though these may not be technically breaking policy, it can lead to management and other employees befriending these individuals when help is needed. I think that each level of problem employees are something that is occurring more and more.
However, level 3 employees are the biggest problems in the workplace. These are the people who are not in danger of termination and most of them know that so they continue with their behavior. These offenses require lots and lots of time and paperwork before a termination could even come to the table. Level 1 employees are the easiest because what they do results in immediate dismissal. They can lead to an opening which can be a headache to rehire, but the decision is usually cut and dry. A lot of employees from level 2 and level 3 are not good at adapting to change or just do not want too. Consistency in the good and bad behaviors are usually hard to find when it comes to these types of employees.