Disciplinary and Grievance Awareness

Course Title:  Disciplinary and Grievance Awareness  

Course length Full Day

Maximum number to attend, priced per delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional delegates

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