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Disciplinary, Grievance and Dismissals

Disciplinary, Dismissal & Grievance

This course will give delegates a greater understanding of the procedures for dealing with disciplinary and grievance matters. The course uses case studies to demonstrate when the process should be instigated and appropriate methods to employ to assist in avoiding costly and time consuming employment tribunals.

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain key law and practice relating to discipline, grievances and dismissal
• Understand how to conduct disciplinary and grievance meetings professionally and fairly
• Prevent problems escalating and decrease the possibility of successful tribunal claims being made against you
  

Content

Grievance procedures

•  What is a grievance?
• The Statutory Grievance Procedure
• The investigation: a comprehensive, structured approach
• Conducting a grievance meeting
• Potential outcomes of the grievance
• Handling an appeal

Disciplinary procedures 

•  When does a disciplinary situation arise?
• Standard statutory discipline procedures
• Dealing with suspensions
• The investigation: a comprehensive, structured approach
• Conducting a disciplinary meeting
• Disciplinary warnings
  

Key aspects of dismissal law

• What are fair reasons for dismissal?
• ‘Wrongful', 'unfair' and 'constructive' dismissals
• Final pay arrangements for dismissed employees
• Compromise agreements

Remedies and penalties

• Failure to follow statutory procedures
• Potential costs at a tribunal