392a Disciplinary Procedure Flashcards
2 headings a disciplinary hearing will be heard under
Conduct
Performance
Minimum rank an Informal stage can be heard
LFF
Minimum rank a Formal stage can be heard
Conduct-
Performance
Conduct more serious - SC or ops manager
Performance- SubO/ Stn O or ops manager
Formal stage 2 investigation by SC. Who hears conduct
Group Commander / ops manager
Formal stage 3 investigation done by GC or senior ops manager
Who heads conduct
DAC or principle ops manager
Maximum punishment fir stage 2
Final written warning 18 months
Maximum punishment for stage 3
Up to and including dismissal
What stage/s can conduct be heard
Any stage
How is Performance managed
Follows stages 1-3
Development plan to improve
Examples of behaviours not tolerated (7)
Bad behaviour
Poor work performance
Harassment victimisation bullying
Misuse of company facilities
Poor time keeping
Unauthorised absences
Repeated or serious failure to follow instructions
Examples of Gross Misconduct (dismissible)
Theft/fraud
Bribery/accepting a bribe
Physical violence or bullying
Deliberate/serious damage to property
Serious misuse of the brigades property/name
Accessing porn/offensive material
Unlawful discrimination/harassment
Bringing the brigade into disrepute
Drunk or on drugs
Causing damage/loss/injury due to negligence
Serious H&S breach
Serious breach of confidence
Timings for hearings
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
7
10
20
She must a decision be sent in writing by after a hearing
7 days
What must the employer take into account when making a decision at a hearing
General record
Length of service
Action taken in precious cases
Explanations given by the employer/other relevant factors
At stage 3 what are the punishments under dismissal
A warning
Demotion
Transfer
Loss of pay up to 13 days
