Recommended for:
The Grievance, Discipline and Dismissals course is for HR practitioners responsible for employment law issues within their organisation. No prior knowledge of the law relating to grievance, discipline or dismissals is required.
Course overview:
Knowing how to apply the law on grievance, discipline and dismissals is essential for effective management. Grievance, Discipline and Dismissals is a 2-day course which provides a thorough grounding in the legal issues to be aware of, and gives practical guidance on how to handle difficult situations and conduct disciplinary hearings.
Course benefits:
By the end of the Grievance, Discipline and Dismissals course, you will be able to:
- understand and advise on the legal issues involved in the grievance, discipline and dismissal process
- advise on and apply your organisation’s grievance and disciplinary procedures
- deal with problem situations in a timely and effective manner
- follow all aspects of best practice.
Additional information:
Grievance, Discipline and Dismissals can be completed as a standalone course, or as part of the advanced level qualifications in employment law programme.
In-house training
Grievance, Discipline and Dismissals can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We can also tailor the Grievance, Discipline and Dismissals course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an adviser about your particular requirements call our in-house training team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
Course title:
Grievance, Discipline and Dismissals
Duration:
2 days (Non-residential)
Dates and prices:
28 March 2012, Manchesteravailability: 
Non-member price: £910 + VAT
23 April 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £910 + VAT
12 June 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £910 + VAT
4 July 2012, Birminghamavailability: Non-member price: £910 + VAT
3 September 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £910 + VAT
25 October 2012, Manchesteravailability: Non-member price: £910 + VAT
21 November 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £910 + VAT
In-house training
Grievance, Discipline and Dismissals can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
PROGRAMME
Impact of the Employment Act 2008 on discipline and grievance
- Acas code of practice and guidance
Grievance procedures
- what the law requires, the statutory procedures
- grievance or grumble?
- understanding and applying your organisation’s procedures
- conducting investigations
Disciplinary procedures
- what the law requires
- understanding and applying your organisation’s procedures
- conducting investigations/witness statements/anonymity
- conducting the disciplinary hearing
- acting ‘fairly’ and ‘reasonably’, natural justice
- the right to be accompanied, and by whom
- the appeals procedure and its importance
Dismissal
- what is wrongful, unfair and constructive dismissal?
- potentially fair reasons for dismissal
- dismissal procedures, including right of appeal
- procedural flaws – the ‘no difference’ rule
- group dismissals
- termination payments
- compromise agreements
- redundancy, when, who and how to select
- individual and collective consultation
- redeployment
A practical approach to typical issues
- handling poor performers
- managing absence – short- and long-term
- dealing with misconduct, in and out of work
- dealing with bullying and harassment issues
Employment tribunal claims
- what are they, and who can claim?
- case law.