Manager's Toolkit Oct 2017 Final Version
Employers are required to act reasonably when dealing with disciplinary issues to; encourage improvement rather than impose punishment provide details of any complaint and state the case provide the right for employees to be represented at hearings establish all the facts before making a decision never dismiss for first offence, unless it is gross misconduct explain any action taken and expected improvement provide the right of appeal
Managers should follow the policy and act reasonably when dealing with disciplinary issues ensure company responsibilities are fully represented adhere to required deadlines (these are legal requirements) ensure a fair investigation has taken place and all steps have been taken to establish that all facts have been obtained where possible make a fair and reasonable decision without prejudice ensure employees facing disciplinary proceedings have their rights of representation and appeal
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