A true letter of expectation (LoE) is a letter that serves to clarify expected behaviours in the performance of a member's job in general terms so no specific incidents should be mentioned. It is not disciplinary. A member receiving a LoE may feel like it is disciplinary. Some LoE may be actually disguised discipline and should have the wording changed. Your job as a Shop Steward is to help determine if it is a true LoE or if it is actually disguised discipline. A discipline letter (letter of reprimand) is clearly stated as such and form part of progressive discipline, that is can be used in future and more serious discipline.

In reviewing a letter that a member receives, keep in mind the differences between an LoE and a disciplinary letter highlighted in the table below.