Employers may have to institute disciplinary procedures against an employee for various reasons, such as misconduct. Whatever the reason, it is important for employers to follow a fair and transparent process to avoid any accusations of unfair treatment or discrimination. Failure to follow these procedures can lead to costly legal disputes and reputational damage for the employer.
Moonstone Compliance will provide employers with guidance on how to approach disciplinary action during a webinar on Wednesday, 24 May.
The webinar will equip line managers with a broad understanding of employee relations and industrial relations, including disciplinary and incapacity procedures, fairness in discipline, problem-solving, issuing warnings, and dealing with ancillary matters.
The webinar will specifically address:
- The importance of the relationship of trust;
- The difference between misconduct and incapacity;
- The definition of a dismissal;
- The difference between substantive and procedural fairness;
- Understanding when to take disciplinary action; and
- Navigating ancillary matters, such as suspension pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation, employee imprisonment, and desertion.
The presentation will also enable you to make informed decisions about whether to retain or destroy records and the grounds on which you can justify retaining personal information.
The webinar will be of benefit to key individuals, business owners, compliance personnel, legal advisers, and individuals tasked with human resources or risk management duties.
The webinar will take place between 10am and 12.30pm and will be hosted on Microsoft Teams.
The cost for Moonstone Compliance clients is R275 per person (excluding VAT), while the fee for non-clients is R375 per person (excl. VAT).
Registration closes on Friday, 19 May, and payment must be received by the same day.
The CPD hours for attending the webinar will be confirmed.
