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How to handle disciplinary procedures effectively

We run a series of highly successful employment law breakfast seminars in conjunction with Hays Specialist Recruitment.

These aim to give busy directors, senior managers and consultants a lively and informative overview of key issues in employment law. Clear explanations of the law are complemented with practical case studies so that delegates can see how specific regulations and management approaches are likely to affect their business.

In this latest seminar we focus on how to handle disciplinary procedures successfully.

Employers are understandably wary of dealing with disciplinary issues but putting off action often only makes things worse. Marie Horner, Head of Employment Law at Harrowells Solicitors, will take you through the process of running an effective disciplinary procedure that minimises the risk of subsequent challenges. We cover:

  • What behaviours or actions amount to 'gross misconduct'
  • What would be regarded as a reasonable investigation
  • How to establish whether an employee is guilty of the alleged actions
  • When you can move to a final written warning
  • What to do if the employee goes on sick leave in response to an investigation
  • How to deal with challenges or counter allegations

Drawing on practical experience of guiding employers through a wide range of disciplinary situations, Marie and her team will use several case studies and interactive discussion to highlight the steps you need to take. There will a shorty open Q&A session before the briefing formally ends at 10.15 and then subsequent time for one-to-one Q&As.

These breakfast briefings always prove to be very popular, so early booking is advised.