| 1. |
Theft of property |
Removal |
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| 2. |
Misuse of Nation Funds |
Removal |
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| 3. |
Solicitation or acceptance of bribes or kickbacks |
Removal |
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| 4. |
Falsification or unauthorized alteration of any Nation record |
Removal |
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| 5. |
False statement(s) of material fact in employment application or related documentation |
Removal |
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| 6. |
Maintaining second or outside employment without proper approval including, but not limited to, holding a salaried elected office, self-employment, etc. |
Removal |
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| 7. |
Contracting or recommending a contract with a party where the employee has an equity or other beneficial interest, limited only to employees who have influence over the contracting process |
Removal |
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| 8. |
Fraud and/or conspiracy to commit fraud |
Removal |
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| 9. |
Perjury in court or before an official Navajo Nation body or tribunal |
Removal |
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| 10. |
Concealing, removing, mutilating, obliterating, or destroying Navajo Nation records or documents without authorization |
Removal |
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| 11. |
Abuse of office or position |
Removal |
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| 12. |
Failure to directly call or report the immediate supervisor for three (3) consecutive working days |
Removal |
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| 13. |
Planning, initiating participating in or otherwise aiding or assisting in the conduct of any riot or unlawful demonstration |
Removal |
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| 14. |
Egregious misconduct which calls into question one's fitness for continued employment in that position with the Navajo Nation |
Suspension (up to 30 working days), Demotion, or Removal |
Removal |
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| 15. |
Sexual Harassment |
Removal |
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| 16a. |
Operating a tribal vehicle under the influence of alcohol. |
Removal |
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| 16b. |
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other controlled sustance (except when controlled substance is used as prescribed). |
Suspension (up to 30 workings days) or Removal |
Removal |
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| 17. |
Malicious damage to Nation property including, but not limited to, graffiti, vandalism, etc. |
Suspension (15 - 30 working days) or Removal |
Removal |
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| 18. |
Violation of any provision contained in Section XVI.E, Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace |
Referral to EAP and/or Suspension (15 - 30 workings days) or Removal |
Removal |
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| 19. |
Failure to abide by policies and standards adopted in accordance with Section I.C |
Suspension (up to 15 working days) or Removal |
Suspension (up to 30 workings days) or Removal |
Removal |
| 20. |
Endangering the physical well-being of any individual including, but not limited to, threats of, or actual violence. |
Suspension (up to 15 working days) or Removal |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) or Removal |
Removal |
| 21. |
Disclosing confidential Nation information to unauthorized person(s) |
Suspension (up to 15 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) or Removal |
Removal |
| 22. |
Misuse of Nation property or services |
Suspension (up to 15 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 23. |
Insubordination, includes violation of any policy contained in this manual |
Suspension (up to 15 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 24. |
Neglect of duty |
Suspension (up to 15 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 25. |
Unauthorized absence |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 26. |
Excessive absenteeism, including tardiness |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Demotion or Removal |
| 27. |
Unsatisfactory work performance |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) or Demotion |
Demotion or Removal |
| 28. |
Failure to complete performance evaluations as required |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 29. |
Performing activities for personal gain when on the job including, but not limited to, campaigning for political office while on official tour of duty |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 30. |
Mistreatment of any individual(s) which jeopardize health or safety |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 31. |
False witness against employee(s) |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 32. |
Offer of employment by unauthorized personnel |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 33. |
Violation of safety regulations which endangers oneself or others |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 34. |
Possession of unauthorized weapon(s) in the workplace |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 35. |
Failure to comply with motor vehicle regulations including, but not limited to, use of a tribal vehicle for personal reasons |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 36. |
Creating discord among fellow employees leading to decreased productivity or a hostile working environment |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 37. |
Failure to treat the public or fellow employees with courtesy |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 38. |
Use of abusive or vulgar language and/or gestures |
Suspension (up to 10 working days) |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
| 39. |
Display of intoxication on the job (including use of restricted drugs not in conformance with a medical prescription) |
Mandatory evaluation by Employee Assistance and Suspension (up to 30 working days) or Removal |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) or Removal |
Removal |
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Habitual use of intoxicants to excess which affects job performance |
Mandatory evaluation by Employee Assistance and Suspension (up to 10 working days) or Removal |
Suspension (up to 30 working days) |
Removal |
