12/06/2023

Insubordination and How to Handle It in the Workplace

For insubordination to exist, employees don't have to be insolent

In a healthy workplace, employees generally respect the code of conduct. However, disruptive employee behavior is a fact of life, and, when it strikes, it may take the form of insubordination.

Read on to learn about insubordination in the workplace – including examples of this behavior, the difference between insubordination and insolence and how to deal with insubordination.

What “Insubordination” Means

Insubordination in the workplace is when an employee refuses to carry out their employer’s legal and reasonable order. “Employer” refers to anyone who has the authority to give the order. Typically, this is the employee’s manager or supervisor. Authority figures may also include the business’ owner(s).

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