INITIATING DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS

ABOUT THE COURSE

Employees must abide by workplace rules and regulations. When it alleged that the employee has broken these rules, the employer may take steps to decide on their guilt and where necessary, the form of discipline or consequence.

Before an Employer makes these decisions a Disciplinary Hearing must be held to accurately determine the facts and merits of the allegations and to allow the Employee an opportunity to face their accusers.

Employers need to ensure that they follow a procedurally and substantively fair process when conducting a Disciplinary Hearing. Employees also need to be aware of their rights to ensure that they are well equipped for the process.

The course will give your team a better understanding of the principles and techniques necessary in preparing for, and initiating a Disciplinary Hearing thereby allowing them to manage their area more effectively.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Identify the appropriate disciplinary process
• Describe the different types of suspension
• Classify conduct categories
• Describe the different types of misconduct
• Breakdown specific misconduct elements
• Draft disciplinary charges
• List sources of evidence
• Discuss the types of evidence
• Determine the weight and credibility of evidence
• Differentiate between the different burdens of proof
• Discuss essential points in limine (technical points)
• Outline the hearing process
• Construct a litigation strategy
• Prepare opening and closing arguments
• Explain cross examination theory

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This training is designed for human resource practitioners and line managers to give a better understanding of the principles and techniques necessary in preparing for, and initiating a Disciplinary Hearing.

The ability to manage an area more effectively requires fair and consistent discipline and section heads, supervisors, or other personnel who have team members reporting to them require these skills and techniques.

• HR Managers
• Heads of Department
• Chairpersons
• Supervisors
• Employee representatives
• Legal Advisors