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Course Title: Managing Disciplinary Enquiries Workshop


Course Code: MDEW

 

Duration:1 Day

About the Programme

This programme is customised to the client's Disciplinary code and procedures and includes application role plays.   It is delivered over one to two days, depending on the size of the group.   This is an in-house version of our accredited programme on Managing Disciplinary Enquiries (MDE).

Content

 Module 1:  Introduction to discipline
  1. Misconduct and incapacity
  2. Definition of conduct
  3. Establishing standards of conduct
  4. Management duty
  5. The process of correction
  6. The circumstances
  7. The consequences to the parties  
Module 2:  Fairness principles
  1. Principle 1:  Be objective
  2. Principle 2:  Let the employee state his case
  3. Principle 3:  Procedural fairness
  4. Principle 4:  Substantive fairness
  5. Determine a fair and reasonable disciplinary measure  
Module 3:  Framing Charges
  1. The charge is the key
  2. A good beginning
  3. Simple is best
  4. Framing the most common charges - Examples  
  5. Charging when there are a number of offences
  6. When and how to fairly charge in the alternative  
Module 4:  The Disciplinary Action
  1. Non Dismissible Offences
  2. Part 1 - Before taking disciplinary action
  3. Part 2 - The process
  4. Part 3 - The right to appeal