Valid reasons to write up an employee include:
Insubordination
This occurs when an employee is asked to perform a valid work-related duty that is part of their job, and they refuse to do it.
Attendance
If an employee has exceeded the number of call-ins or days absent allowed by the company's attendance policy, they should be written up.
Work Performance
An employee may be written up if their work performance is not meeting accepted standards. This includes being late or missing deadlines, or producing subpar work.
Rude behavior
If an employee is being rude, disrespectful, patronizing, or condescending to managers, colleagues, or customers.
Unexcused Tardiness
If an employee habitually arrives late to work without an acceptable excuse.
No Call/No Show
If an employee fails to show up for work without notifying their supervisor beforehand.
Safety
If an employee is not following safety protocols or working in an unsafe manner, they should be written up.
Carelessness
If an employee is not following safety protocols and proper procedures or is being careless with their work, that could lead to accidents and costly mistakes.
Violence
Any type of violence, including physical or verbal aggression, should be met with immediate corrective action. The only exception is if an employee acts in self-defense.
Harassment
Harassment of any kind, including physical or verbal behavior that is intimidating, hostile, and/or offensive.