Chapter $14$ includes $15$ steps$/$guidelines to discipline an employee that can help managers head off litigation issues. This includes: make sure the evidence supports the charge of employee wrongdoing, get the facts, have the employee sign a disciplinary form, maintain the person's dignity, listen to what the person has to say and

act as quickly as you can

don't act while angry

let others know you've addressed the issue

offer to help the employee find another job