About the Course
The Initiating Disciplinary Enquiries programme is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to initiate disciplinary processes in a fair, lawful, and procedurally correct manner. The programme focuses on ensuring that disciplinary action is based on valid grounds, compliant with labour legislation, and aligned with organisational policies and codes of conduct.
What you will Learn
Participants will develop knowledge and skills in:
Understanding misconduct and incapacity
Principles of substantive and procedural fairness
Identifying offences and determining appropriate disciplinary action
Gathering and assessing preliminary evidence
Drafting charge sheets and notices of disciplinary enquiry
Employee rights and employer obligations
Applying workplace policies, procedures, and labour legislation
Preparing documentation and case files
Managing suspensions and precautionary measures
Ethical conduct and consistency in disciplinary decision-making
This programme is intended for:
Managers and supervisors responsible for employee discipline
Human Resources and Labour Relations practitioners
Line managers involved in managing misconduct and poor performance
Employer representatives initiating disciplinary action
Individuals seeking competence in workplace disciplinary procedures