as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior
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This approach helps employees understand that promotions, raises, or disciplinary actions are based on merit and business needs, not subjective or emotional factors.
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Pam Cohen, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Some 50 workers of the museum participated in two walkouts that month and sent a petition to leadership demanding that the ban be repealed, and no disciplinary action be taken against staffers who choose to wear the garment on site.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Sep. 2024
The student has been placed on suspension pending further disciplinary processes by Bethel-Tate Local School District officials, the sheriff's office said.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2024
The National Labor Relations Act requires employers to bargain in good faith with a union over wages, hours, health care, disciplinary procedures and other working conditions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2024
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Pam Cohen, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Some 50 workers of the museum participated in two walkouts that month and sent a petition to leadership demanding that the ban be repealed, and no disciplinary action be taken against staffers who choose to wear the garment on site.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Sep. 2024
The student has been placed on suspension pending further disciplinary processes by Bethel-Tate Local School District officials, the sheriff's office said.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2024
The National Labor Relations Act requires employers to bargain in good faith with a union over wages, hours, health care, disciplinary procedures and other working conditions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplinary. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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