Disciplinary Procedure PN392a

Question 1

Who can investigate a Stage 1?

Answer 1

Watch Manager

Question 2

Who can investigate a Stage 2?

Answer 2

Station Manager

Question 3

Who can investigate a Stage 3?

Answer 3

Group Manager

Question 4

What is the maximum outcome of a Stage 1?

Answer 4

6 month Written Warning

Question 5

What is the maximum outcome for Stage 2?

Answer 5

18 month Written Warning

Question 6

What is the maximum outcome for Stage 3?

Answer 6

Dismissal

Question 7

Which issue can go straight to Stage 3 dismissal?

Answer 7

Conduct

Question 8

What is the time between written notification and hearing for…..
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3

Answer 8

Stage 1 is 7 days

Stage 2 is 10 days

Stage 3 is 21 days

Question 9

Can the 7 day notification be extended?

Answer 9

Yes, only if the employees representation can’t make it and only for another 7 days.
It can be longer but both parties must agree

Question 10

How long should written notification of the outcome be sent to the employee?

Answer 10

7 days

Question 11

What are some of the awards for a Stage 3? (4)

Answer 11

Loss of pay up to 13 days

Demotion of 1 rank

disciplinary Transfer

A warning

Question 12

If a grievance is raised during the discipline process what must happen?

Answer 12

The discipline process must be paused whilst the grievance is heard