Course Title: Disciplinary and Grievance Awareness
Course length 3 to 6 hours
Maximum number to attend - 12
At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.
This course can be tailored to the bespoke needs of the customer. Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details.
Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria
Introduction to disciplinary procedures
Discuss and understand the following:
What is a disciplinary procedure?
Why is a disciplinary procedure needed?
The purpose of having procedures
ACAS Code of Practice
Investigations and Disciplinary Hearing
Discuss and understand the following:
Types of misconduct
The investigation process
Reasons and process for suspension
Preparing for a disciplinary meeting
During the disciplinary meeting
The final decision and applicable sanctions
Record keeping
Dismissal and Sanctions
Discuss and understand the following:
Penalties for misconduct
Written warnings
Dismissal
Unfair dismissal
Constructive dismissal
Gross misconduct
Process for dismissal
Record keeping
Grievances and Appeals
Discuss and understand the following:
What is a grievance?
Why and how a grievance should be raised
Making an appeal
Appeal meetings
The final decision
Mediation
Whistleblowing
Record keeping