What is a breach of discipline

Current

An employee commits a breach of discipline if the employee —

(a)

disobeys or disregards a lawful order; or

(b)

contravenes —

(i)

any provision of this Act or the PSM Act applicable to that employee; or

(ii)

any public sector standard or code of ethics; or

(iii)

a policy framework;

(c)

commits an act of misconduct; or

(d)

is negligent or careless in the performance of the employee’s functions; or

(e)

commits an act of victimisation within the meaning of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 section 15.

[Section 161 amended: No. 1 of 2023 s. 63.]

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