The step between a verbal warning and termination in progressive discipline is the disciplinary interview.

Verbal Warning

An oral reprimand from an employer to an employee about the employee’s performance or behavior at work, often as a preliminary step before written warnings.

Progressive Discipline

A disciplinary process in the workplace that uses a graduated range of responses to employee misconduct, from verbal warnings to dismissal.

Disciplinary Interview

A meeting between an employee and management to discuss breaches of discipline or workplace standards, potentially leading to corrective action.