Cumulative mistakes justifying dismissal

Minor mistakes can add up

Stuart Rudner

Question: Our organization follows a progressive discipline plan and one employee has received several verbal and written warnings for mistakes. Each mistake on its own is relatively minor, but it’s apparent the employee is not going to improve and his mistakes are cumulatively costing the company. Is there a threshold where a number of minor infractions can amount to just cause for dismissal?

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