Termination of Employment

Three Strikes Policy

Students who forget to submit their electronic timesheet three times risk being terminated from their current position!

Read more about timesheets.

Examples of Grounds for Disciplinary Action (this list is not intended to be all inclusive)

  • Use of technology while on the job when prohibited by the hiring department
  • Refusal to perform tasks that are listed on the job description form
  • Improper attire
  • Repeated absenteeism/tardiness
  • Improper use of college resources
  • Failure to perform duties as assigned

Examples of Grounds for Immediate Dismissal (this list is not intended to be all inclusive)

  • Falsifying timesheets
  • Being at work under the influence of illegal substances or alcohol
  • Theft/inappropriate use of college resources
  • Harassment of a member of the Bates community or guest of the college
  • Endangering the safety of colleagues or members of the community at large
  • Violating standards of conduct or behavior set by the hiring department
  • Sleeping while on duty
  • Abandonment of work station that results in substantial risk to college property or personnel