The Employee Discipline Form is a crucial document in German workplace management, designed to formally document disciplinary actions while ensuring compliance with German employment law. It is used when an employee has violated company policies, demonstrated performance issues, or engaged in misconduct requiring formal documentation and corrective action. The form must comply with various German regulations, including the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG) and General Equal Treatment Act (AGG), while respecting works council rights and employee protections. This document serves multiple purposes: it creates a clear record of the incident and resulting actions, establishes expectations for improvement, and provides documentation that may be necessary for future employment decisions or legal proceedings. The form should be used as part of a progressive discipline approach, ensuring fair treatment and proper documentation of all steps taken.

1. Employee Information: Full name, employee ID, position, department, and length of service

2. Supervisor Information: Name and position of the supervisor issuing the disciplinary action

3. Date and Location: Date of the incident and date of the disciplinary meeting

4. Description of Violation: Detailed account of the specific workplace rule or policy violation

5. Previous Warnings: Documentation of any previous related warnings or disciplinary actions

6. Expected Behavior: Clear statement of expected conduct and necessary improvements

7. Consequences: Specific disciplinary action taken and potential consequences of future violations

8. Improvement Plan: Specific steps the employee must take to correct the behavior

9. Employee Rights: Statement of employee's legal rights under German law, including right to respond

10. Signatures: Space for signatures of all relevant parties, including date fields