disciplinary action
[/ˌdɪsəˈplɪneri ˈækʃən/]
nounpl: disciplinary actions
ação disciplinar
1. a formal penalty or punishment imposed by an authority (employer, school, military, etc.) on someone who has violated rules or standards of conduct
The company took disciplinary action against the employee for repeated tardiness.
A empresa tomou uma ação disciplinar contra o funcionário por atrasos repetidos.
2. an official measure taken to enforce discipline and maintain order within an institution
The coach implemented disciplinary action for players who violated team rules.
O treinador implementou ação disciplinar para jogadores que violaram as regras do time.
In both American and Brazilian corporate cultures, disciplinary action is a formal process typically documented in employee files. In Brazil, labor laws (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho - CLT) provide strong protections requiring proper documentation and procedures. In the USA, while at-will employment is common, progressive discipline (warning, suspension, termination) is standard practice in most organizations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take disciplinary action against someone
face disciplinary action
subject to disciplinary action
initiate disciplinary action
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