392a Disciplinary Procedure Flashcards
What is the minimum management level for - Informal Stage?
FRS B/crew manager/assistant operations manager.
What is the minimum management level for - Formal stage 1
Investigation – FRS C/watch manager/operations manager; conduct hearing/take action;
For conduct issues – FRS D/station manager/operations manager;
For attendance/performance issues – FRS C/watch manager/operations manager.
What is the minimum management level for - Formal stage 2
Investigation – FRS D/station manager/operations manager;
Conduct hearing/take action – FRS E/group manager/senior operations manager.
What is the minimum management level for - Formal stage 3
Investigation – FRS E/group manager/senior operations manager;
Conduct hearing/take action – FRS G/deputy assistant commissioner/principal operations manager.
What right do employees have at any formal stage?
To be accompanied by a fellow employee or Trade union official
What is the guiding principle of the disciplinary procedure?
To obtain improvement and remedy problems.
Who can issue a warning at a Formal stage 1?
station manager/FRS D/operations manager level or above
Who can issue a final written warning at a Formal stage 2?
group manager/FRS E/senior operations manager level (or equivalent) or above
Who can issue a sanction upto dismissal at a formal stage 3
deputy assistant commissioner/FRS G/principle operations manager level or higher
The length of time between the written notification and the hearing should be not less than?
Stage 1 - 7 days
stage 2 - 10 days
stage 3 - 21 days
what can an employee do if their representative cant make the proposed hearing date?
A further date can be proposed as long as it is reasonable and no more than 7 days after the original hearing (this 7 day limit can be extended by mutual consent)
Following a disciplinary hearing how soon must the decision be confirmed in Writing
Within 7 days
How long do employees have to appeal against disciplinary action?
7 days
How long will a Formal stage one warning last?
6 Months - after which if the issue has been resolved it will be disregarded for future discipline issues
How long will a stage two formal warning last?
18 months after which is the issue has been resolve it will be disregarded for discipline issues and a lesser sanction may be issued
