S.C. Code Regs. 19-717.01. STATEMENTS OF POLICY

A. The Division of State Human Resources (DSHR) shall develop a progressive discipline model policy to assist an agency in its policy development. The Division of State Human Resources must review and approve each agency’s progressive discipline policy. B. Each agency shall develop a progressive discipline policy and establish procedures that will ensure timely and equitable treatment of employees’ behavioral deficiencies and breaches of conduct. C. Each agency’s progressive discipline policy should provide for the following types of disciplinary actions: 1. Oral Reprimand or equivalent, 2. Written Reprimand or equivalent, 3. Suspension, 4. Termination, 5. Reassignment, 6. Downward Reclassification, 7. Downward Unclassified Title Change, and 8. Demotions. D. All suspensions shall be without pay.