What is the difference between performance related conduct and inappropriate conduct?

• Performance related conduct is related to the employee’s performance in fulfilling their professional expectations. This includes:
  • regularly attending meetings;
  • consistently meeting any set targets;
  • delivering work of an expected standard;
  • meeting work deadlines; and
  • fulfilling all the expectations of your role.
• Inappropriate conduct or misconduct is related to the employee behaving outside the standards expected at the workplace. Normal standards include:
  • behaving appropriately at the workplace;
  • wearing suitable clothes or uniform to the workplace;
  • maintaining confidentiality;
  • not engaging in any fraudulent behaviour;
  • working honestly;
  • ensuring that the workplace is secure at all times such as locking the door properly at the end of the day; and
  • not using company resources unreasonably and inappropriately.
• If you have any concerns about what is appropriate you can use our free and anonymous Ask a Lawyer service to get information specific to your situation.