Standard Operating Procedure (General) - Revision history

K5 at 23:14, 15 November 2024

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	General Standard Operating Procedure refers, specially, to general standards that apply to all colonists and employees alike. Including how to act during alert levels, individual rights of colonists, and how foreign factions or organizations are to be treated by all colonists. Violation of these rights and standards may result in charges, if applicable.		General Standard Operating Procedure refers, specially, to general standards that apply to all colonists and employees alike. Including how to act during alert levels, individual rights of colonists, and how foreign factions or organizations are to be treated by all colonists. Violation of these rights and standards may result in charges, if applicable.

LillyTrilby: Virology gone

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	* Marshal and Blackshield staff are enforced to wear department specific uniforms. One may wear a non-departmental jacket, armor piece, or other clothing over their uniform - but this must be professional. Sporting darker colors and clothing typically deemed acceptable for a professional environment. An armband, such as a security armband, should be attached to any non-standard uniform jackets.		* Marshal and Blackshield staff are enforced to wear department specific uniforms. One may wear a non-departmental jacket, armor piece, or other clothing over their uniform - but this must be professional. Sporting darker colors and clothing typically deemed acceptable for a professional environment. An armband, such as a security armband, should be attached to any non-standard uniform jackets.
	* Soteria Research and Medical staff are to wear sterile lab clothing while working in Medical's facilities. Such as in a surgery bay, genetics~~, virology~~, chemistry, or other environments that require work with biological entities, patient care, or in a possibly dangerous work environment.		* Soteria Research and Medical staff are to wear sterile lab clothing while working in Medical's facilities. Such as in a surgery bay, genetics, chemistry, or other environments that require work with biological entities, patient care, or in a possibly dangerous work environment.
	* The premier and steward are required to wear their clothing while on duty, it is suggested though not enforced they wear their official uniforms.		* The premier and steward are required to wear their clothing while on duty, it is suggested though not enforced they wear their official uniforms.
	* Failure or refusal to adhere to dress codes is valid ground for punishment up to and including termination by a head of staff or high council in the case of a premier or steward.		* Failure or refusal to adhere to dress codes is valid ground for punishment up to and including termination by a head of staff or high council in the case of a premier or steward.

LillyTrilby: Removes jobstrike refence

2024-10-27T18:43:19Z

Removes jobstrike refence

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	* All employees within the colony have the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitations of working hours. Employees, as long as their job needs are being fulfilled, may take time off as deemed fit. Employees who fail to perform satisfactory work standards, such as ignoring work, are not protected by this clause.		* All employees within the colony have the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitations of working hours. Employees, as long as their job needs are being fulfilled, may take time off as deemed fit. Employees who fail to perform satisfactory work standards, such as ignoring work, are not protected by this clause.
	* Each faction has the right to fire an employee for a valid reason, repeated termination may result in a temporary or indefinite suspension. Repeat offenders may be barred from further work in said departments. Any demotion by a head of staff is to be faxed to their High Council member to be considered legal.		* Each faction has the right to fire an employee for a valid reason, repeated termination may result in a temporary or indefinite suspension. Repeat offenders may be barred from further work in said departments. Any demotion by a head of staff is to be faxed to their High Council member to be considered legal.
	** [[Job_Strikes_and_You\|(Job strikes may be applied upon firing at the discretion of staff members.)]]

	Violation of employee labor rights is punishable under Laws §103.		Violation of employee labor rights is punishable under Laws §103.

LillyTrilby: Moves sanctions to command sop + removes "trainee" from competency requirements (we dont have trainees)

2024-10-27T18:34:50Z

Moves sanctions to command sop + removes "trainee" from competency requirements (we dont have trainees)

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 ==Colony Privacy Rights==
-Under normal colony operation, the invasion of private areas such as locked dorms, bathrooms, personal offices, personal belongings, personal lockers, or other personal space is illegal without consent of the owner or an authorized search warrant. Using contraband to invade these private areas, such as using thermal goggles without a warrant, counts not only as the use of illegal contraband but also a violation of privacy if used in such a way.
+Under normal colony operation, the invasion of private areas such as locked dorms, bathrooms, personal offices, personal belongings, personal lockers, or other personal space is illegal without consent of the owner or an authorized search warrant. Using contraband to invade these private areas, such as using thermal goggles without a warrant, counts not only as the use of illegal contraband but also a violation of privacy if used in such a way. All employees are recommended to let their Department Head know about their whereabouts or if they decide to take a break and for how long, however they are not required to give their location unless they are leaving the colony.
 === Protected Information ===
 Members of Medical, Security, and the Low Council have access to records and information that is often sensitive in nature, such as someone’s criminal history or medical conditions they may have. Under normal circumstances, individuals with access to such records are prohibited from sharing the information therein with those who do not have such access without the consent of the person whose record is being accessed. Additionally, the following elements are considered protected information:
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 * The results of an investigation into alleged harmful conduct towards another colonist may be shared with the alleged victim (e.g. if a colonist alleges that their coworker shot them, they may be told whether there was a conviction that went onto their record, or if employment sanctions were levied against them).
 ==Competency Requirements==
-Many jobs within the upper colony have listed competency requirements. Individuals who take such a job are expected to meet or exceed the competency requirements of the job unless they are a trainee. Significant failure to meet these requirements is grounds for sanctions under failing to complete assigned duties. Proficiency requirements are rated as one of three levels, detailed here:
+Many jobs within the upper colony have listed competency requirements. Individuals who take such a job are expected to meet or exceed the competency requirements of the job. Significant failure to meet these requirements is grounds for [[Standard Operating Procedure (Command)#Employment Sanctions|sanctions]] under failing to complete assigned duties. Proficiency requirements are rated as one of three levels, detailed here:
 * Basic: Basic proficiency is understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles. It can be acquired through general education or minimal training, and those with it can handle routine and straightforward tasks involving that skill. For example: A basic proficiency in law would involve knowing the general principles of the colony’s legal system and the general types of things that are crimes.
 * Moderate: Moderate proficiency is a more thorough understanding of the subject matter, often requiring specialized training or experience. Those who have moderate proficiency in a skill can handle more complex tasks and may be involved in low level decision-making. For example: A moderate proficiency medicine would involve knowing the functions of core medical machines and how to operate them, as well as some treatment methods for most common ailments.
 * High: High level proficiency is a thorough comprehension of the principles and details of the subject, and often requires extensive education and/or experience in the field. Those with high proficiency in a skill are not expected to know every detail off the top of their head, but they are expected to know where to find information they may lack. For example: A high proficiency in Absolutist doctrine would involve knowing what things are and are not sinful, the structure of the Church, and the beliefs of the Church regarding the afterlife.
 == Colony Dress Code ==
 All colony members are to wear clothes that would classify as acceptable casual clothing. This means dressing in a reserved or acceptable manner. Exposure of oneself in an illegal manner will result in a Public Indecent charge.

SingingSpock: Security has consented to location sharing with other security if injured

2024-07-22T08:48:47Z

Security has consented to location sharing with other security if injured

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	* If someone has called out for help or is unable to get to the medical department on their own power (due to being incapacitated or killed), their location may be shared publicly for their safe recovery.		* If someone has called out for help or is unable to get to the medical department on their own power (due to being incapacitated or killed), their location may be shared publicly for their safe recovery.
			* As a condition of their hiring, security personnel consent to the sharing of their location with other security personnel while on duty if they are injured.
	* If security personnel present an authorized warrant for protected medical or employment information, it must be turned over. Any charges for misuse of such information or if the request should not have been made will fall on the security personnel involved, not those who transferred the information.		* If security personnel present an authorized warrant for protected medical or employment information, it must be turned over. Any charges for misuse of such information or if the request should not have been made will fall on the security personnel involved, not those who transferred the information.
	* The Low Council (and the Steward) is free to discuss amongst themselves matters relevant to their duties, either in person or over the Command comm channel. Anyone who hears protected information in such a context is bound by the same privacy constraints as those who have normal access to this data and may not share it freely.		* The Low Council (and the Steward) is free to discuss amongst themselves matters relevant to their duties, either in person or over the Command comm channel. Anyone who hears protected information in such a context is bound by the same privacy constraints as those who have normal access to this data and may not share it freely.

SingingSpock: Complete rewrite of privacy rights to fit Sojourn better

2024-07-16T15:53:40Z

Complete rewrite of privacy rights to fit Sojourn better

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	Violation of employee labor rights is punishable under Laws §103.		Violation of employee labor rights is punishable under Laws §103.

	== Colony Privacy Rights ==		==Colony Privacy Rights==
	Under normal colony operation, the invasion of private areas such as locked dorms, bathrooms, personal offices, personal belongings, personal lockers, or other personal space is ~~highly~~ illegal without consent of the owner or a search warrant. ~~Illegal items~~, such as thermal goggles without a warrant, counts not only as the use of illegal contraband but also a violation of privacy if used in such a way.		Under normal colony operation, the invasion of private areas such as locked dorms, bathrooms, personal offices, personal belongings, personal lockers, or other personal space is illegal without consent of the owner or an authorized search warrant. Using contraband to invade these private areas, such as using thermal goggles without a warrant, counts not only as the use of illegal contraband but also a violation of privacy if used in such a way.
			All employees are recommended to let their Department Head know about their whereabouts or if they decide to take a break and for how long, however they are not required to give their location unless they are leaving the colony.
			=== Protected Information ===
			Members of Medical, Security, and the Low Council have access to records and information that is often sensitive in nature, such as someone’s criminal history or medical conditions they may have. Under normal circumstances, individuals with access to such records are prohibited from sharing the information therein with those who do not have such access without the consent of the person whose record is being accessed. Additionally, the following elements are considered protected information:

	~~All employees are recommended to let~~ their ~~head of staff know about their whereabouts or if they decide to take a break and for how long~~. ~~An employee going~~ or on a ~~break never has~~ to reveal ~~their location, unless they decide to leave the colony.~~		* Details on an colonist’s medical conditions beyond their general health status (e.g. fine, injured, critical, or dead)
			* Details of treatments being performed
			* The location of colonists on suit sensors
			* The results of a security, medical, or psychological evaluation
			* Raw information gained as part of security or command investigations, including interviews. The conclusions and charges/sanctions are not protected, but security personnel should take care to not reveal sensitive information about those who are not actually guilty

	~~=== Medical Privacy Rights ===~~		This protection is not absolute, however, and may be breached under the following specific circumstances:
	Any and all individuals with access to medical records or suit sensors, or who are acting in the capacity of a medical professional (such as Biolab staff) are held to the standards within this policy, even if they are not ~~officially employed in a medical role. Within this section~~, ~~the term “medical staff” shall refer to anyone who meets the above criteria~~, ~~including personnel who merely have records access, such as~~ the ~~Marshals or Premier.~~

	~~Certain articles of information are protected, and may not be discussed~~ or ~~disclosed without~~ the ~~consent of the individual~~(s) ~~involved. This includes all official medical records data~~, ~~any treatments which are performed, any conditions or injuries an individual~~ may ~~have, psychological or psychiatric evaluation information, and all data related to the suit sensors program~~.		* If someone has called out for help or is unable to get to the medical department on their own power (due to being incapacitated or killed), their location may be shared publicly for their safe recovery.
			* If security personnel present an authorized warrant for protected medical or employment information, it must be turned over. Any charges for misuse of such information or if the request should not have been made will fall on the security personnel involved, not those who transferred the information.
	~~Medical staff,~~ or ~~individuals who illegally obtain this~~ information ~~(such as by stealing records access)~~, ~~may face legal~~ charges ~~and sanctions~~ for ~~discussing these articles~~ of ~~protected~~ information ~~with non-medical staff, either publicly~~ or ~~in private. This includes discussing these articles on~~ the Common or faction radio frequencies, excepting only the Medical frequency, or the Security frequencies when discussing the health of incarcerated individuals or reporting injured comrades. Some exceptions are listed below.		* The Low Council (and the Steward) is free to discuss amongst themselves matters relevant to their duties, either in person or over the Command comm channel. Anyone who hears protected information in such a context is bound by the same privacy constraints as those who have normal access to this data and may not share it freely.
			* The results of an investigation into alleged harmful conduct towards another colonist may be shared with the alleged victim (e.g. if a colonist alleges that their coworker shot them, they may be told whether there was a conviction that went onto their record, or if employment sanctions were levied against them).
	* When an individual speaks openly about protected information, such as on the ~~Common radio channel~~, ~~they waive their right to privacy regarding the specific pieces of information they shared. This does~~ not ~~extend to related pieces of information which were not shared.~~
	* An unresponsive individual who ~~previously called for help automatically consents to their suit sensors coordinates being shared for the purpose of retrieval. An implanted death alarm is also considered consent for this purpose.~~
	* A Code Blue or above situation, or a valid warrant from the Marshals, may grant Security personnel access only to the ~~protected~~ information ~~required for their duties, or as described within a warrant~~.
	* ~~If medical personnel believe a colonist’s physical or mental medical status poses a real or immediate threat to others, they are permitted to report this discreetly to~~ the ~~Marshals.~~

	~~=== Security Privacy Rights ===~~
	~~Unless a colonist consents to their information being shared, no one~~ is ~~allowed~~ to discuss ~~the crimes or alleged crimes with any other colonists. This does not apply~~ to ~~Marshals~~, ~~but should be done~~ in ~~private~~ or over ~~security radios. Any moderate offense or higher must be shared with~~ the ~~relevant Head of Staff~~. ~~A capital offense or case of extensive damage to departmental assets~~ is ~~to be reported to the relevant HC department head. This may be handled~~ by the ~~Marshals or another Command Member, preferring the relevant Head of Staff.~~

	~~Any colonist has the right~~ to ~~accuse another colonist of a crime~~ and an investigation should be launched. The accuser's name should be kept hidden and private to prevent repercussions and revenge. Any marshal or someone who has been granted the appropriate authority to deal with internal security issues (most likely a blackshield member) who fails to launch an investigation can be charged with Negligence.

	~~You are always allowed to report a crime you witnessed even if~~ it ~~does not involve you, just do so privately with a Marshal. If you are not able to do so, call for a Marshal to come to you. If you are being attacked, self defense laws apply~~.

	~~During interrogation a recording is required to be taken to prove the validity~~ of ~~statements provided and to avoid coercion or false testimony by~~ an ~~officer, the interviewee or reviewing staff. Interrogation tapes are to~~ be ~~kept private and~~ with ~~any case documents, only shown to reviewing members of council in~~ the ~~case of a trial~~.

	~~While Suit Sensors may be used to look for someone who has committed a crime, they may not be called out over public communication~~. ~~This rule is only dismissed~~ if ~~the subject is found to be~~ a ~~danger to themselves or others.~~

	~~Any~~ colonist ~~charged with a crime or accused of said crime loses~~ their ~~right to privacy regarding the crime if~~ they ~~talk about it or mention/discuss it in a public forum - mainly on the common radio channel.~~

	~~This privacy policy~~ may ~~at times~~ be ~~suspended for the greater security of the station crew. If heightened security alertness is abused by the command staff, such as failing to lower the alert level after an incident~~, or ~~raising the alert level when there is no incident, please contact your premier as soon as possible.~~
	~~Violation of employee privacy is punishable under Laws §103. Other crime charges may apply~~.

	==Employment Sanctions==		==Employment Sanctions==

SingingSpock: Slight tweak to permit security to tell each other of fallen comrades

2024-07-03T18:30:36Z

Slight tweak to permit security to tell each other of fallen comrades

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	Certain articles of information are protected, and may not be discussed or disclosed without the consent of the individual(s) involved. This includes all official medical records data, any treatments which are performed, any conditions or injuries an individual may have, psychological or psychiatric evaluation information, and all data related to the suit sensors program.		Certain articles of information are protected, and may not be discussed or disclosed without the consent of the individual(s) involved. This includes all official medical records data, any treatments which are performed, any conditions or injuries an individual may have, psychological or psychiatric evaluation information, and all data related to the suit sensors program.

	Medical staff, or individuals who illegally obtain this information (such as by stealing records access), may face legal charges and sanctions for discussing these articles of protected information with non-medical staff, either publicly or in private. This includes discussing these articles on the Common or faction radio frequencies, excepting only the Medical frequency, or the Security frequencies when discussing the health of incarcerated individuals. Some exceptions are listed below.		Medical staff, or individuals who illegally obtain this information (such as by stealing records access), may face legal charges and sanctions for discussing these articles of protected information with non-medical staff, either publicly or in private. This includes discussing these articles on the Common or faction radio frequencies, excepting only the Medical frequency, or the Security frequencies when discussing the health of incarcerated individuals or reporting injured comrades. Some exceptions are listed below.

	* When an individual speaks openly about protected information, such as on the Common radio channel, they waive their right to privacy regarding the specific pieces of information they shared. This does not extend to related pieces of information which were not shared.		* When an individual speaks openly about protected information, such as on the Common radio channel, they waive their right to privacy regarding the specific pieces of information they shared. This does not extend to related pieces of information which were not shared.

SingingSpock: Updated medical privacy rights

2024-07-03T18:28:37Z

Updated medical privacy rights

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	=== Medical Privacy Rights ===		=== Medical Privacy Rights ===
	~~An unconscious person that called for help previously~~ or ~~is showing~~ a medical ~~emergency on suit sensors~~ (~~including death~~) ~~always and automatically consents~~ to ~~their location being made public information unless stated otherwise by~~ the ~~victim party~~.		Any and all individuals with access to medical records or suit sensors, or who are acting in the capacity of a medical professional (such as Biolab staff) are held to the standards within this policy, even if they are not officially employed in a medical role. Within this section, the term “medical staff” shall refer to anyone who meets the above criteria, including personnel who merely have records access, such as the Marshals or Premier.

	~~Any deceased bodies recovered~~ are to be ~~transported via body bags if available~~ to ~~avoid trauma caused by such a sight on other employees~~.		Certain articles of information are protected, and may not be discussed or disclosed without the consent of the individual(s) involved. This includes all official medical records data, any treatments which are performed, any conditions or injuries an individual may have, psychological or psychiatric evaluation information, and all data related to the suit sensors program.

	~~Unless a colonist consents to their~~ information ~~being shared,~~ such as by ~~permission or using a death alarm implant~~, ~~no one is allowed to notify another colonist~~ of ~~the injured colonists~~ medical ~~status. Soteria Medical Personnel and Corpsman are excluded from this providing it is done~~ in a private ~~location or on a medical channel~~. This ~~may be extended to other colonists capable of treating a person in~~ the ~~medical facilities~~, ~~however~~ the ~~location and radio channel previously mentioned still apply. The only person that should be contacted is~~ the ~~relevant Head of Staff in case~~ of ~~serious injury or death~~. ~~If a Head of Staff is seriously injured or dead other Command Members may be informed~~.		Medical staff, or individuals who illegally obtain this information (such as by stealing records access), may face legal charges and sanctions for discussing these articles of protected information with non-medical staff, either publicly or in private. This includes discussing these articles on the Common or faction radio frequencies, excepting only the Medical frequency, or the Security frequencies when discussing the health of incarcerated individuals. Some exceptions are listed below.

	In the ~~event of an unrevivable death of a colonist only~~ the ~~relevant Head~~ of ~~Staff must be informed~~. ~~Otherwise post-mortem instructions are~~ to ~~be followed and the death should~~ not ~~be revealed~~ to ~~other colonists~~. ~~A fax~~ is ~~to be sent to the High Council with an autopsy report attached~~.		* When an individual speaks openly about protected information, such as on the Common radio channel, they waive their right to privacy regarding the specific pieces of information they shared. This does not extend to related pieces of information which were not shared.
			* An unresponsive individual who previously called for help automatically consents to their suit sensors coordinates being shared for the purpose of retrieval. An implanted death alarm is also considered consent for this purpose.
	~~Medical medical records, conditions~~, or ~~other related medical issues~~, ~~are never~~ to ~~be discussed with anyone~~, ~~unless consent is provided.~~		* A Code Blue or above situation, or a valid warrant from the Marshals, may grant Security personnel access only to the protected information required for their duties, or as described within a warrant.
			* If medical personnel believe a colonist’s physical or mental medical status poses a real or immediate threat to others, they are permitted to report this discreetly to the Marshals.
	~~Informing the Medical Team of an emergency coming in is appropriate~~ as ~~well as the extent of their wounds~~.

	If a ~~treated individual discusses their wounds and~~ status on a ~~public channel - namely common radio -~~ they ~~waive any right~~ to ~~medical privacy for~~ the ~~issue they have mentioned.~~

	~~Suit sensors and locations should not be announced over any common radio, nor used to demean or supply information against a person’s character~~.

	=== Security Privacy Rights ===		=== Security Privacy Rights ===

SingingSpock: Formatting fix

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	===Causes for Sanctions===		===Causes for Sanctions===
	Sanctions cannot be issued for no reason. One of the following conditions must be met, and any relevant evidence submitted with the paperwork filing the sanction.		Sanctions cannot be issued for no reason. One of the following conditions must be met, and any relevant evidence submitted with the paperwork filing the sanction.
	Criminal activity: If an employee commits a Moderate or higher crime, they may be sanctioned. Additionally, certain crimes may permit or require sanctions, listed below or included within the text of the statute.		Criminal activity:
			* If an employee commits a Moderate or higher crime, they may be sanctioned. Additionally, certain crimes may permit or require sanctions, listed below or included within the text of the statute.
	** If a member of Blackshield or the Marshal commits a minor crime this may result in dismissal or temporary demotion.		** If a member of Blackshield or the Marshal commits a minor crime this may result in dismissal or temporary demotion.
	** Failure to Execute an Order: If an employee violates §102 this may result in dismissal or temporary demotion.		** Failure to Execute an Order: If an employee violates §102 this may result in dismissal or temporary demotion.

SingingSpock: Adds reprimand to possible sanctions, adds sunset time for sanction records

2024-05-19T22:56:49Z

Adds reprimand to possible sanctions, adds sunset time for sanction records

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	==Employment Sanctions==		==Employment Sanctions==
	===Types of Sanctions===		===Types of Sanctions===
	If someone acts in a way contrary to the interests of their employer, this can result in sanctions against them. These sanctions are demotion, dismissal, and firing. Demotion entails reducing someone to a lower position within the department, and may be temporary or permanent. Demotion is only possible where the original role includes all skill requirements of the lower role. Thus a Head may be demoted to almost any role within their department or a Sergeant may be demoted to a Trooper, but a Psychologist could not be demoted to a Doctor or similar sidegrades. Dismissal entails removing someone from the department entirely for the duration of the shift. Firing entails removing someone from the department on a long-term basis. Unless successfully appealed, a permanent disciplinary action may only be undone by either a successful appeal to the headquarters of their faction or by rehiring/promotion by a Head of their faction no less than two weeks after the initial firing. Employment Sanctions are recorded in the Employment Records of each individual as they are issued. (This is OOCly mandatory: if your character is the subject of a sanction, you must add this to your employment record.)		If someone acts in a way contrary to the interests of their employer, this can result in sanctions against them. These sanctions are reprimand, demotion, dismissal, and firing. A reprimand is just a formal finding of wrongdoing that is recorded for use in future disciplinary proceedings. Demotion entails reducing someone to a lower position within the department, and may be temporary or permanent. Demotion is only possible where the original role includes all skill requirements of the lower role. Thus a Head may be demoted to almost any role within their department or a Sergeant may be demoted to a Trooper, but a Psychologist could not be demoted to a Doctor or similar sidegrades. Dismissal entails removing someone from the department entirely for the duration of the shift. Firing entails removing someone from the department on a long-term basis. Unless successfully appealed, a permanent disciplinary action may only be undone by either a successful appeal to the headquarters of their faction or by rehiring/promotion by a Head of their faction no less than two weeks after the initial firing. Employment Sanctions are recorded in the Employment Records of each individual as they are issued. Reprimands and temporary sanctions remain on someone’s record for a minimum of three months, permanent sanctions remain on record for a minimum of six months after rehiring/repromotion. (This is OOCly mandatory: if your character is the subject of a sanction, you must add this to your employment record.)
	===Who can impose a Sanction===		===Who can impose a Sanction===
	Faction Heads are given general authority by the Faction Owner to manage their departments, which includes imposing sanctions when they are merited. Sanctions can also be imposed by a majority vote of the Low Council against anyone employed in the upper colony, including a Faction Head. Finally, sanctions can be imposed by the Faction Owner or an [[High Council Agents\|investigatory representative]] sent by them to the upper colony. This last process is primarily reserved for investigations into Heads and their conduct, but may be used in any scenario the Owner deems appropriate.		Faction Heads are given general authority by the Faction Owner to manage their departments, which includes imposing sanctions when they are merited. Sanctions can also be imposed by a majority vote of the Low Council against anyone employed in the upper colony, including a Faction Head. Finally, sanctions can be imposed by the Faction Owner or an [[High Council Agents\|investigatory representative]] sent by them to the upper colony. This last process is primarily reserved for investigations into Heads and their conduct, but may be used in any scenario the Owner deems appropriate.
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	* Failure to fulfill assigned duties: If an employee fails to fulfill duties assigned to them by their job or by a superior, they may be sanctioned.		* Failure to fulfill assigned duties: If an employee fails to fulfill duties assigned to them by their job or by a superior, they may be sanctioned.
	* Violation of Standard Operating Procedures: If an employee violates SOP, willfully or accidentally, they may be sanctioned. This applies to both violations of general SOP, such as privacy rights, and departmental SOP unique to each department.		* Violation of Standard Operating Procedures: If an employee violates SOP, willfully or accidentally, they may be sanctioned. This applies to both violations of general SOP, such as privacy rights, and departmental SOP unique to each department.
			** Failure to meet non-skill related employment requirements, such as the requirement of no 400 or 500 level convictions for a Marshal. This is unique in that only removal from the position permanently may be applied here, and the individual is ineligible for rehire for as long as the requirement is not met.
	* Actions severely against faction interests: A Head or higher faction representative (but not the Low Council collectively) may apply sanctions if an employee takes actions that are severely against the interests of the faction at their discretion, however a much higher standard of scrutiny will be applied to such discretionary actions.		* Actions severely against faction interests: A Head or higher faction representative (but not the Low Council collectively) may apply sanctions if an employee takes actions that are severely against the interests of the faction at their discretion, however a much higher standard of scrutiny will be applied to such discretionary actions.
	* Low Council members may be sanctioned for failing in their responsibilities to the Council listed in Command SOP - actions such as interrupting voting, being disruptive of a council meeting, or other actions such as incompetency.		* Low Council members may be sanctioned for failing in their responsibilities to the Council listed in Command SOP - actions such as interrupting voting, being disruptive of a council meeting, or other actions such as incompetency.
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	The choice to impose or not impose sanctions, and what sanctions to impose, is generally within the discretion of the Heads, however such discretion comes with a responsibility to do so when necessary and be proportional in sanctions imposed. Minor infractions, such as simple failure to follow an order or moderate crimes, should not result in permanent sanctions unless repeated over the course of multiple shifts. Major or repeated infractions should not be ignored, especially when they negatively affect other members of the faction. If a Head is found to be abusing their powers of discretion, investigators may be sent to explore possible sanctions against them.		The choice to impose or not impose sanctions, and what sanctions to impose, is generally within the discretion of the Heads, however such discretion comes with a responsibility to do so when necessary and be proportional in sanctions imposed. Minor infractions, such as simple failure to follow an order or moderate crimes, should not result in permanent sanctions unless repeated over the course of multiple shifts. Major or repeated infractions should not be ignored, especially when they negatively affect other members of the faction. If a Head is found to be abusing their powers of discretion, investigators may be sent to explore possible sanctions against them.
	=== Executing Sanctions ===		=== Executing Sanctions ===
	All employment sanctions must be documented with paperwork, usually an LC-05 form but any form that conveys the same information may be used. If the employee plans to contest the sanction, this should be indicated on the form. This, along with all evidence and testimony supporting the sanctions, must be faxed to the Faction Owner, and a copy provided to the sanctioned employee. If sanctions are imposed on a Prime, an Inquisitor should also be requested as part of this fax. Then, the employee is to surrender their ID (or have it taken by Marshals if in Marshal custody) and it is to be stripped of all access not granted by their new role. If they wish to contest the demotion, they are to be permitted to write an appeal and fax it to the Faction Owner so that it may be considered when determining whether the sanction is warranted. Attempts at sanctions without submitting the proper paperwork is considered a violation of §403 - Exceeding Official Powers.		All employment sanctions must be documented with paperwork, usually an LC-05 form but any form that conveys the same information may be used. If the employee plans to contest the sanction, this should be indicated on the form. This, along with all evidence and testimony supporting the sanctions, must be faxed to the Faction Owner, and a copy provided to the sanctioned employee. If sanctions are imposed on a Prime, an Inquisitor should also be requested as part of this fax. Then, the employee is to surrender their ID (or have it taken by Marshals if in Marshal custody) and it is to be stripped of all access not granted by their new role. If they wish to contest the demotion, they are to be permitted to write an appeal and fax it to the Faction Owner so that it may be considered when determining whether the sanction is warranted. Attempts at sanctions without submitting the proper paperwork is considered a violation of §403 - Exceeding Official Powers. Agents of Faction Owners may apply the sanction of Reprimand via faxing the appropriate form to the individual being reprimanded and submitting a copy to their headquarters. They must physically come to the upper colony and investigate the situation to the best of their ability before applying any more serious sanctions.
	==Competency Requirements==		==Competency Requirements==
	Many jobs within the upper colony have listed competency requirements. Individuals who take such a job are expected to meet or exceed the competency requirements of the job unless they are a trainee. Significant failure to meet these requirements is grounds for sanctions under failing to complete assigned duties. Proficiency requirements are rated as one of three levels, detailed here:		Many jobs within the upper colony have listed competency requirements. Individuals who take such a job are expected to meet or exceed the competency requirements of the job unless they are a trainee. Significant failure to meet these requirements is grounds for sanctions under failing to complete assigned duties. Proficiency requirements are rated as one of three levels, detailed here: