Disciplinary Hearing: A Definitive Guide to Mastering the Process

Disciplinary Hearing: A Definitive Guide to Mastering the Process

Employee issues are inevitable and can arise in any workplace. When this occurs, it is essential that they are addressed in a fair and consistent manner in keeping with the principles of equity and natural justice. While these principles must be present throughout the entire disciplinary process, the disciplinary hearing is a critical stage of this process that can ultimately determine the success or failure of a matter. In this regard, participants in this session will acquire the knowledge and skills to conduct a succinct, effective and legally defensible disciplinary hearing.

 

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Basic Principles of an Effective Disciplinary Hearing

  • The purpose of discipline
  • Key natural justice principles
  • Essential documentation before conducting a disciplinary hearing
  • The role and function of the Chairman
  • Timeframes, confidentiality and transparency
  • Review of key Industrial Relations judgments

The Hearing

  • Who should and should not be a part of the proceedings
  • Room set-up and establishing ground rules
  • Managing the employee representative
  • Recording the hearing (i.e. notes/minutes, audio and visual recording and its dissemination)
  • Activity: How to analyse the facts
  • Mitigating factors to consider before making a final decision
  • Activity: Conduct a disciplinary hearing from start to finish
  • Do’s and don’ts when preparing the chairman’s report 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Human Resource Professionals, Industrial Relations Practitioners, Attorneys-at-Law, Administrative or Team Leaders, Business Owners, and Other Interested Persons.

 

Dates: Wednesday, 20th and Friday, 22nd August 2025 | Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (daily)

Venue: Online via ZOOM Meeting

Cost (per person): $1,500.00 plus vat (ECA Members) | $2,000.00 plus vat (Non-Members) 

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

For further details please contact:
Training Department | 1 (868) 675-5873/638-6463

Ms Laura Rosales | ext. 246 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ms Shantala Reece-Whiteman | ext. 248 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Event Information

Event Date 20/08/2025 8:30 am
Event End Date 22/08/2025 12:30 pm
Individual Price Members: $1,500.00, Non-Members: $2,000.00 (plus vat per person)
Location Online - ZOOM Meeting