Disciplinary Procedure Flashcards
Policy 392a
What are the levels of rank needed at a formal stage one hearing and how much notice is given
Investigation- wm
Conduct issues-sm
Attendance/performance-wm
7 days
What are the levels of rank needed at a formal stage two hearing and how long notice is given
Investigation-sm
Conduct hearing-gm
10 days
What are the levels of rank needed at a formal stage three hearing and how long notice is given
Investigation-gm
Conduct hearing-dac
21 days
How long before a warning(only given by sm and above) is disregarded on disciplinary purpose
Six months
If the behaviour in the timescale set out in the first formal stage or where the offence is sufficiently serious what is the maximum sanction
Final written warning
A final written warning can be given by who when will it be removed from the record
Group manager and above still will be removed after 18 months
Who may given a dismissal
Dac
What is gross misconduct
Acts which constitute a serious breach of contractual terms
What constitutes gross misconduct
Theft Bribery Physical violence and bullying Deliberate damage to brigade property Serious misuse of authority name Deliberately accessing porn or offensive material Unlawful discrimination Bringing the brigade into serious disrepute Drugs alcohol Causing loss damage through negligence A serious breach of h and s rules A serious breach of confidence
Where a manager feels the outcome could be greater than written warning the procedure should be initiated by who
No less than the station manager
How long before you will hear a decision about the hearing with regards to your disciplinary action
7 days
Where do details of informal stage get stored
Personal record file
What are the actions if a manager considers an employee guilty of gross misconduct while they establish the facts before taking any action
There may be a short period of suspension with full pay
What is the timeframe an employee can appeal a disciplinary decision
7 days
