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Conducting Disciplinary & Grievance Hearings (1 day)

Date(s):
25-Feb-2011 Time: 0930-1630 SOUTHAMPTON

Location: N/A

This ONE DAY course will provide you with the necessary skills & knowledge to effectively conduct Disciplinary & Grievance Hearings. It also covers the legal aspects for correct operation of both procedures in line with the ACAS Code of Practice.

It's vital that Disciplinary & Grievance Hearings are conducted in an effective, non-biased, structured & legally compliant manner.  Getting it wrong can potentially lead to financial claims being made against the employer for unfair or constructive dismissal including discrimination.

After attending this ONE DAY course, you'll feel confident in your ability to prepare & conduct Disciplinary & Grievance hearings in a legally compliant manner.

This Course Will Help You To:

  • Investigate whether holding a Hearing is appropriate
  • Correctly request an employee attend a Disciplinary Hearing
  • Effectively handle Grievances from employees
  • Create a check list & structure to follow during D & G Hearings
  • Keep an accurate record of circumstances relating to D & G Hearings & their outcomes
  • Ask pertinent questions that provide factual answers
  • Follow D & G procedures correctly
  • Conduct effective D & G Hearings
  • Make the right judgement in terms of what action if any, should be taken
  • Work in compliance with the ACAS Code of Practice
  • Minimise the risk of claims for constructive or unfair dismissal

Course Content:

  • The importance of "fair & reasonable" behaviour by the employer
  • The employee's rights
  • The ACAS Code of Practice
  • Investigation & preparation prior to a Hearing
  • Conducting D & G Hearings
  • Documentation needed & what to keep
  • Different types of action
  • The Appeal process
  • Modified D & G Procedures

Who Will Benefit?

HR Managers, Line Managers, General Managers, Directors, Sales Managers, Area & Regional Managers, Branch Managers, Finance Managers, Marketing Managers, Operations Managers.  This course will benefit anyone who is likely to conduct Disciplinary or Grievance Hearings. 

After attending this course, you will feel confident in your ability to prepare & conduct Disciplinary & Grievance hearings in a legally compliant manner.

The Cost & What's Included:

The price of £175 plus VAT includes lunch, refreshments, all training materials, a training certificate PLUS six months free email support from your course leader to help you implement the training & techniques learned.

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