The order of severity (from low to high) of disciplinary actions commonly used by agencies would be:
◦ documented oral counseling, letters of reprimand, counseling, suspension.
◦ counseling, documented oral counseling, letters of reprimand, suspension.
◦ letters of reprimand, counseling, documented oral counseling, suspension.
◦ suspension, counseling, letters of reprimand, documented oral counseling.