Application Of Discipline

Question 1

What are the step when counselling under-performing employees?

Answer 1

Stage 1: Confirming Standards

a) Ascertaining if the employee is aware of the standard, and if not bringing the standard to the employees attention

b) Obtaining commitment from the employee to meet the standards in the future

c) Providing the appropriate assurance from the employer to meet the requirements(ex coaching, training etc)

Stage 2: Reviewing performance

a) Reconfirmation of the performance standards that will be acceptable

b) Further counselling as to how standard can be met

c) A warning that persistent under performance may result in dismissal

Stage 3: Disciplinary action
Prove that

a) The employee did in fact fail to meet the performance standards

b) The employee was aware of the standard

c) The employee was given a reasonable opportunity to meet the standard

Question 2

What are the steps in the displinary process?

Answer 2

1. Preliminary investigation
2. Laying of charges
3. Notification of hearing
4. Preparing for the hearing
5. Introductory phase

6.Company presents its case and accused cross examines

7. Accused answers to allegations and company cross examines
8. Announcement of guilt/innocence
9. Closing arguments and fact summary
10. Hear arguments in mitigation and aggravation
11. Update records

Question 3

What are the decisions that the presiding officer is called in to make?

Answer 3

i) To decide on the issue of guilt

I) To decide on an appropriate sanction