Disciplinary Hearings 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering the Process

Employee issues are inevitable and can arise in any workplace, and it is essential that they are dealt with fairly and consistently in keeping with the principles of equity and natural justice. While this must be present throughout the entire disciplinary process, the disciplinary hearing 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

• 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

• 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. notetaking, 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

This session has been postponed from September 20th & 21st. See the new dates below.

Dates: Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th October 2023 | Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon (daily)

Cost (per person): $1,400.00 plus vat (ECA Members) | $1,960.00 plus vat (Non-Members)