What is the definition of “insubordination” and what disciplinary action may be taken against an employee who is insubordinate or disruptive?
Insubordination is defined as a refusal to obey some order that a superior officer is entitled to give and have obeyed. To sustain a charge of insubordination, the agency must establish that the refusal to obey a proper order was intentional and willful disobedience, rather than a negligent or otherwise unintentiona l failure to obey an order. In contrast, a charge of failure to follow supervisory instructions does not turn on proof of intent. An agency may prove the charge by establishing that proper instructions were given to an employee and that the employee failed to follow them, without regard to whether the failure was intentional or unintentional. “Disruptive behavior” is any unwarranted conduct by an employee which interferes with the accomplishment of work at the work site, including distraction of co-workers from their duties. An employee guilty of insubordination, failure to follow instructions, or disruptive behavior may receive discipline ranging from admonishment up to re
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