A manager has been asked to conduct a disciplinary hearing. The trouble is, it’s their first time and they’ve confessed to being “a bit nervous about the whole thing”. How can you ensure they don’t
trip up or forget something?
Published 06.11.2014
You want to bring disciplinary action against an employee and plan to hold an investigatory meeting so they can give their side of the story. But at what point must you disclose any written evidence
that you have about their misconduct?
Published 27.01.2010
Holding a disciplinary meeting means using interviewing skills. Whether it’s an investigation, a disciplinary hearing or an appeal, you need to get to the truth and protect yourself against a
tribunal claim. What type of skills are involved?
Published 08.03.2007
Of course you know how important it is to follow the disciplinary procedure to the letter. So when you invited an employee to a hearing you advised them of their right to be accompanied. But what
role can their rep really play?
Published 03.04.2008
When faced with a disciplinary hearing many employees will try to derail the proceedings. One common tactic is to attend but then become totally distraught. What’s the best way to handle this type of
drama?
Published 24.03.2016
Since the changes to dispute resolution took effect in October last year, it’s even more important that you take comprehensive notes at any disciplinary meetings you might have. What are the key
points to include?
Published 21.04.2005
As you’re aware, staff have the right to be accompanied at a disciplinary hearing. But does this right also apply to any initial investigatory meeting that you may need to hold? What does recent case
law say?
Published 08.09.2005
You’re going to carry out a disciplinary hearing shortly and need to know if you can cover two unrelated matters at the same time. Is this possible, or would it be better to treat each separately?
Published 01.11.2007
An employee has failed to show up at a disciplinary hearing. They claim this is because the proceedings are “stressing them out”. As this gem of an excuse could be wheeled out indefinitely, what
could you do instead?
Published 18.05.2011