SM-Disciplinary procedure Flashcards
Disciplinary
A guiding principle of the procedure is____?
Could you put things in writing during the informal stage?
..obtain improvement and remedy problems.
You can do, but probably not - doesn’t form part of the disciplinary record.
Usual first step at first formal first stage?
What would a warning contain?
Greatest sanction at stage 2?
Give them a warning.
Details of the decision, warn the employee that failure to improve may lead to an escalation, and advise them of their right to appeal. ( Same with stages 1-3)
Final written warning.
How long does a final written warning stay on your record?
Greatest sanction in a stage 3?
Gross misconduct can lead to?
18 months
Dismissal
Summary dismissal
Employees should learn about the disciplinary process____when??
Disciplinary can be a legal requirement at times.
Induction process.
The basis of the dis procedure is that_____
…the principle of natural justice both applies, and is clearly seen to apply at every stage.
Disciplinary procedure examples..?
Fighting/drunkenness Unsatisfactoy work performance Bullying Misuse of facilities - Internet etc Poor timekeeping Unauthorised absences Repeated failure to follow instructions
Gross misconduct may include:
Theft, bribery, violence/bullying, damage to property, misuse of authorities name, porn, bringing the authority into disrepute, alcohol/drugs, serious breach of confidence.
Information for the employee prior to a disciplinary hearing:
Hearings - Notice given;
The manager will write to the employee, info about the case against them, and reasons why it is not acceptable.
7 days - First formal stage
10 days - 2
21 days 3
Things taken into account when deciding on the outcome at hearing;
Disciplinary and general record
Length of service
Actions taken in any previous similar case
Explanations given by employee and other relevant factors
The decision at a hearing shall include;
The improvement that is required
The timescale for achieving this
A review date
All support the employer will provide to assist the employee
Who can deal with the investigation and the following hearing at each stage?
1, 2 and 3.
1 - WM - SM
2 - SM - GM
3 - GM - DAC
How long does the warning from a stage 1 stay on your record?
Stage 2?
6 months
18 months
When dealing with absence from work what is important to find out?
Sanctions available as an alternative to dismissal?
WHY they have been absent!
A warning
Demotion (no more than one grade; a demotion of more than one grade can only be done with the agreement of the employee)
Disciplinary transfer
Loss of pay up to 13 days
Is a criminal offence in itself a reason for disciplinary action?
When an employee is suspended this is on full pay
No
Unless it is an offence which makes the employee unsuitable for their type of work…
Suitably the employee should not be dismissed solely because they are remanded in custody.
