Discipline & Grievance
Course
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Day
Explain the key legislation that impacts on handling Discipline and Grievance in the workplace and the role of ACAS. State the rights of the employee in the disciplinary and grievance process. Manage absence and poor performance in a positive manner within the legal framework. Conduct fair and objective investigations relating to disciplinary and grievance issues. Suitable for: Anyone who is responsible for or likely to be involved in handling discipline and grievance in the workplace.
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Course programme
Discipline & Grievance
Course Content
The Legal Framework
- Direct and impacting legislation
- Codes of practice
- The role and influence of ACAS
Disciplinary Policies and Procedures
- Employee rights
- Levels of Disciplinary action and timescales involved
- Minor/Gross misconduct and types of dismissal
Grievance Policies and Procedures
- Purpose and essential features
- Special considerations
- Levels of authority and timescales involved
Preparing for a Disciplinary / Grievance Hearing
- Carrying out the investigations
- Interviewing witness's and taking statements
- Taking account of / setting precedents
- Preparing the cases and strategy
The Disciplinary/Grievance Hearing
- Choosing and preparing the Venue
- Opening the hearing
- Taking notes and records
- Effective questioning and listening skills
- Use of adjournments
- Closing the hearing
Theory into Practice
- Role Plays - Discipline Interview
Discipline & Grievance