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This workshop is designed to give delegates a greater understanding of the procedures for dealing with disciplinary and grievance matters, to assist them in how to inform, correct and handle bad behaviour amongst employees and the various ways in which such behaviour can be prevented from happening again. To learn how to establish an understanding of the standards required and how to bring employees back to those standards of behaviour.

Through this workshop delegates will gain:

• The skills and techniques to carry out disciplinary hearing and grievance interviews,
• An understanding of the legal implications and know how to interpret the rules and who is responsible for the procedures.
• An insight into the various types of and reasons for dismissal.

The Legal Background & Implications

• Including appeals procedure and employers/employees responsibilities

ACAS Codes of Practice

• Recommended Guidelines
• Maintaining the Procedures

Disciplinary Procedures & Rules

• Stages of the Disciplinary Procedure
• Identifying the need for disciplinary action

Carrying of an Investigation

• The Management Investigation
• Investigating Documentary Evidence
• Interviewing a Witness

The Disciplinary Hearing

• Arranging & Conducting the Hearing
• Record Forms

Deciding the Disciplinary Penalty

• Written Warnings
• Suspension
• Dismissal

Handling Specific Cases

• Absence Control
• Absence through Ill Health
• Grievance & Awkward Situations

Disciplinary Appeals Procedure

Anyone who is responsible for managing staff or who is required to develop the skill of dealing with disciplinary and grievance situations.