Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings

“The purpose of disciplinary action is to correct the behaviour of the employee while documenting the issues in case the problem arises again in the future. In other words, the primary goal of disciplinary action is not to punish the employee.”

Jayla Cosentino

About the Programme

A course designed to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills required to fairly chair disciplinary hearings within their organisational setting. The course content aims to develop and improve the understanding of disciplinary procedures, legal consequences as well as the role of the chairperson in ensuring that the process is fair and unbiased.

Attendees will engage in case studies and practical exercises to apply the course content in a simulated disciplinary hearing context.

Course Topics Basic

Introduction and overview (basic legal framework and explanation of due process)
Understanding disciplinary policies and procedures
Preparation for and roles and responsibilities of chairing a disciplinary hearing
Conducting the disciplinary hearing
Evidence evaluation and decision making
Communication of outcomes
Handling appeals and follow-up.
Ethical considerations (maintaining confidentiality, upholding fairness and professionalism)