Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 27 - Personnel
Part 120 - Mississippi State Employee Handbook
Chapter 7 - EMPLOYEE CORRECTIVE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Section 27-120-7.2 - INEFFICIENCY OR OTHER GOOD CAUSE
The following list of examples illustrating inefficiency or other good cause is not all-inclusive. It is not intended to limit an appointing authority's discretion in determining that inefficiency or other good cause exists, warranting disciplinary action in compliance with MSPB procedures.
* Failure to report to work at the required time.
* Unauthorized time away from the assigned work area.
* Leaving the work site without permission during assigned work hours.
* Failure to report to work without giving the required notice to the supervisor.
* Acts in violation of Section 5.7 of the MSPB Handbook (Workplace Harassment).
* Acts in violation of Section 5.8 of the MSPB Handbook (Conflicts of Interest).
* Acts in violation of Section 5.9 of the MSPB Handbook (Political Activity).
* Acts in violation of Section 5.10 of the MSPB Handbook (Workplace Violence).
* Acts in violation of Section 5.14 of the MSPB Handbook (Prohibited Relationships).
* Acts in violation of Section 5.16 of the MSPB Handbook (Social Media).
* Conviction of a moving traffic violation while operating a state vehicle or operating a state vehicle in an unsafe manner.
* Operation of a state vehicle without a valid driver's license.
* Arrest or conviction of driving under the influence while in a state vehicle or while in a personal vehicle and on state business.
* Failure or refusal to follow supervisor's instructions or perform assigned work.
* Failure or refusal to comply with agency policies or procedures.
* Resisting management directives through insolent behavior, undermining a supervisor's ability to manage.
* Failure to receive a Successful MSPB Performance Review rating at the conclusion of a Review Period.
* Failure to perform job duties requiring disciplinary/corrective action before the conclusion of a Review Period.
* Use or possession of alcohol during assigned work hours or consuming alcohol preceding reporting to work.
* The unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of controlled substances during assigned work hours or being under the influence of or impaired by the unlawful use of controlled substances during assigned work hours.
* Refusal to take a drug or alcohol test when directed to do so by an employer, in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
* Falsification of records (including electronic communication), such as, but not limited to, travel reimbursement vouchers, time records, leave records, employment applications, invoices, reports, or other documents.
* Intentionally or negligently causing damage to state property or the property of another employee or invitee of the agency.
* Violation of agency safety rules.
* Unauthorized possession or use of firearms, dangerous weapons or explosives.
* Careless, negligent, or unauthorized use or intentional misuse of state property or records.
* Breach of agency confidentiality requirements.
* Refusing to cooperate or intentionally giving false statements in an administrative investigation concerning, but not limited to, work performance, misconduct or violations of MSPB/agency policies and procedures.
* The failure of any appointing authority or supervisor of an employee to properly deduct an employee's donation of leave to another employee for a catastrophic injury or illness from the donor employee's earned personal leave or major medical leave.
* Theft on the job.
* Arrest or conviction for a felony criminal charge.
* Arrest or conviction for a misdemeanor criminal charge that is related to an employee's job duties or conflicts with the mission of the agency.
* Other violations of MSPB or agency policies, procedures, rules or regulations not specifically referenced herein.
