Handling Discipline and Grievance

How many of your managers know how to handle a disciplinary procedure? Are they aware of the pitfalls of getting it wrong? Can they spot and deal with a grievance?

If their answer to the above would be ‘no’, ‘perhaps’ or ‘not sure’, the Handling Discipline and Grievance course is for them, whether they are a front line supervisor, HR professional or simply have responsibility for discipline and grievance issues. The course provides practical examples of how to implement and adhere to your company’s discipline and grievance procedures as well as up-to-date information on the legal requirements.

Who should attend

HR professionals, managers and supervisors who are responsible for investigating issues, conducting disciplinary and grievance hearings and imposing sanctions would benefit from this disciplinary training.

Benefits of attending

By the end of this disciplinary course, delegates will have learned:

  • how to handle internal disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • to operate within the law
  • how to use informal methods to resolve issues
  • how to gather information and investigate
  • techniques for conducting interviews and maintaining control
  • the importance of note-taking and recording
  • how to reach appropriate decisions
  • to ensure consistency and a fair approach

Key topics

  • Legal update including case law and the ACAS Code of Practice
  • Understanding the basic requirements for handling disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Practical case studies and role-play on discipline, dismissal and grievance issues
  • Risks to your business of failure to respond correctly to disciplinary and grievance issues
  • Sharing our knowledge of best practice to help your business to reduce claims

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Dates & Locations

  • 9 December 2009 at EEF, Hook
  • 13 January 2010 at Broomgrove, Sheffield
  • 9 February 2010 at Barleythorpe, Oakham
  • 13 April 2010 at EEF, Warrington
  • 28 April 2010 at EEF, Cambridge
  • 29 April 2010 at EEF, Leeds
  • 13 May 2010 at Derwent House, Washington
  • 8 July 2010 at Engineers' House, Bristol
  • 13 July 2010 at Broomgrove, Sheffield
  • 20 July 2010 at St James's House, Birmingham
  • 06 October 2010 at EEF, Warrington
  • 16 November 2010 at Derwent House, Washington
  • 16 November 2010 at St James's House, Birmingham
  • 26 November 2010 at EEF, Hook
  • 30 November 2010 at EEF, Leeds

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Fees

  • £245.00 (excl VAT) - EEF members
  • £295.00 (excl VAT) - non-members

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Speak to our training advisers on:

0845 293 9850

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