Handling Discipline and Dismissal - Online Webinar

Disciplinary rules and procedures help to promote good employment relations as well as fairness and consistency in the treatment of individuals. It is a crucial aspect of maintaining a productive and harmonious work environment. Compliance with disciplinary procedures is also a legal requirement in certain circumstances. This webinar will examine best practice in handling disciplinary and dismissal procedures and will explain your legal responsibilities in the area.

Who should attend:

The webinar will be relevant to anyone who has an interest in, or the potential to be involved in managing disciplinary or dismissal processes.  This includes human resource practitioners, trade union representatives, line managers, supervisors, team leaders, employee representatives or employers.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of this webinar participants will know:

• Their legal responsibilities when managing discipline and dismissal.
• The basis and importance of a fair investigation.
• How to use an informal approach to deal with an issue.  
• What to consider when contemplating suspension.
• The rules around companions.
• An overview of the statutory 3 step process for formal disciplinary action.
• Next steps following a disciplinary/dismissal process.

Date and time: Tuesday 8th August 2023 (10.30am -11.30am).

Registered attendees will receive a link and a copy of the slide deck in PDF format in advance of the webinar via email.