pn 392a Discipline procedure Flashcards
Informal stage can be conducted by
Frs B
Leading firefighter
Assistant ops manager
Formal stage 1 conducted by
Investigation /conduct hearing / take action
: frsD ,subo, stno, ops manager
Conduct issues
FrsD, SC, ops manager
Performance issues
FrsC, subO, StnO, ops manager
Formal stage 2
Investigation
FrsD, SC, ops manager
Hearing and action
FrsE GC and senior ops commander
Formal stage 3
Investigation
FrsE, GC, senior ops manager
Hearing/action
FrsG, dac, principal ops manager
Define informal stage
An informal discussion with line manager.
Minor problems dealt with quickly and confidentially.
May be put in writing but will not be added to their disciplinary file.
Define formal stage 1
Warning. must give details and an explanation of decision. should warn the person that if they don’t improve or modify their behavior it may lead to further disciplinary action and make them aware of their right to appeal
Describe formal stage 2
Where there is a failure to improve or when the failure is sufficiently serious.
Can lead to no more than final written warning which can only be dealt by GC
Describe stage 3
Continually fail to improve or where offence is sufficient
Must be investigation / hearing
May lead to sanction or dismissal only given by dac or higher
Tell me all about informal stage
Cases involving minor misconduct or unsatisfactory performance.
A quiet word is normally enough