Disciplinary Hearings - Initiating & Chairing
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Outline
• What does the Act say about disciplinary hearings?
Module 2 : Schedule 8 – Code of conduct on misconduct• Role of your disciplinary code and procedures.
Module 3 : Reporting and investigating misconduct and role players• Deciding on formal or informal procedure to follow.
• Deciding on the charges, how to draft charges and how to charge an employee, compounding and splitting of charges.
• Pitfalls to avoid when charging employees
• Charging the employee,
• Suspension, postponements,
• Legal representation, union representation,
• Appointing the chairperson,
• Delaying tactics and how to deal with it.
• Employees falling ill during disciplinary procedures
• Resignation during disciplinary procedures
• How to collect, present and evaluate evidence – statements, affidavits, exhibits, witnesses, electronic evidence.
• Preparation for the hearing – do’s and don’ts
• Opening and closing statements, the burden of proof, sources of evidence.
• Evidentiary tools and pitfalls
Module 8 : Role of the Chairperson
Module 9 : Mitigation and aggravation and different sanctions
Module 10 : Warnings, counselling and dismissal
Module 11 : Troubleshooting
Module 12 : Roleplay and practical exercises
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