Professional Online Training
Disciplinary Procedures
A focused course on running fair disciplinary procedures, covering investigations, hearings, penalties and appeals to help managers maintain consistent workplace conduct standards
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Course Details
- Duration: 45 mins
- Delivery: Online and self-paced
Who This Course Is For
This training is relevant to anyone involved in managing conduct issues or supporting fair process at work, including:
- Line managers and supervisors who may need to investigate conduct issues or hold disciplinary hearings
- HR personnel responsible for advising on or administering disciplinary procedures
- Employees who may act as a companion or support person during disciplinary hearings
Course Content
The course is delivered across five modules, each requiring a pass mark of 70%:
- Disciplinary Procedure and Confidentiality — Introduces the purpose of the disciplinary procedure and the confidentiality requirements that apply throughout the process.
- Investigations, Allegations and Suspensions — Covers how to conduct investigations, handle allegations, and apply suspensions fairly and correctly.
- Notification Of A Hearing, The Right To Be Accompanied, And Procedure — Explains how to notify an employee of a disciplinary hearing and the procedure to follow, including the right to be accompanied.
- Penalties, Their Effects, And Appeals — Details the range of disciplinary penalties available, their effects, and how the appeals process should be handled.
- Holding Disciplinary Hearings And A Case Study — Brings together the disciplinary process through guidance on holding hearings and a case study for practical application.
Course Information
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Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover in practical terms
It covers the full disciplinary process, from investigating conduct issues and handling allegations through to holding hearings, applying penalties and managing appeals.
Is this course suitable for someone who will hold a disciplinary hearing
Yes, it includes a dedicated module on holding disciplinary hearings together with a case study to apply the procedure in context.
