HR Glossary

What is Disciplinary Action?

A formal step taken by an employer to address employee misconduct or performance failures, ranging from verbal warnings to termination, typically following a documented procedure.

Why it matters in hiring

Disciplinary Action comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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