Disciplinary Procedure - PN 392a

Question 1

Explain the management levels of investigation and decision-making.

Answer 1

Informal Stage - Crew Manager/FRS B/assis. op. manager

Investigation

Conduct hearing/take action

Formal Stage 1

WM/FRS C/Operations Manager

SM (or equiv)

Formal Stage 2

SM/FRS D/Operations Manager

GM (or equiv)

Formal Stage 3

GM/FRS E/Senior Operations manager

DAC (or quiv)

Question 2

Who (what rank) can give a final written warning?

Answer 2

GM (FRS E/ Senior Operations Manager)

Question 3

What sanctions may be given by a DAC as an alternative to dismissal?

Answer 3

• A warning
• Demotion (no more than one grade unless agreed with employee)
• Disciplinary transfer
• Loss of pay up to max. 13 days

Question 4

Following the decision of a discipline hearing, how long has the employee got to appeal?

Answer 4

Employees will be allowed to appeal no later than seven days after they have been informed of the decision.

Question 5

Appeals would normally be one or more of what grounds?

Answer 5

• There was a defect in the procedure
• The issue is not proven on the balance of probabilities
• The disciplinary sanction was too sever
• New evidence has come to light since the hearing which will have an impact on the decision