5.7. Criminal Activity/Arrests
The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and its agencies will report all criminal activity in accordance with applicable law. All misdemeanors or felonies that occur during employment should be reported to the pastor, principal, supervisor or agency director as well as to the Office for Human Resources. Involvement in criminal activity while employed by the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and its agencies, whether on or off business property, may result in disciplinary action including suspension or termination of employment.
Employees are expected to be on the job, ready to work, when scheduled. Inability to report to work as scheduled may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, for violation of an attendance policy or job abandonment.