Course description
Before carrying out disciplinary action against an employee, it is vital to carry out a reasonable investigation, however this raises questions surrounding what amounts to being ‘reasonable’.
Kathy Daniels presents this concise and informative webinar which will focus on what is, and is not, required of an investigating officer in these circumstances.
Consideration will be given to a wide range of issues that can arise during a disciplinary investigation, such as grievances being raised, the decision whether to suspend an employee, the approach to take when interviewing witnesses, the sort of evidence that needs to be gathered, criminal investigations and more.
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Training Course Content
Introduction
There is a requirement to carry out a reasonable investigation before going ahead with disciplinary action against an employee, however, it can be difficult to know what amounts to being ‘reasonable’.
This webinar will focus on what is, and is not, required of the investigating officer.
Consideration will also be given to the issues which can arise during a disciplinary investigation, such as grievances being raised and deciding whether to suspend an employee, making it ideal for HR professionals and people managers.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- Defining a ‘reasonable’ investigation
- Civil v criminal law
- The Burchell principles
- Suspending an employee
- When suspension is necessary
- Case law relating to suspension
- The role of the investigating officer
- How this differs from the role of those involved in the disciplinary meeting
- Writing an investigation report
- Interviewing witnesses
- Approach to take
- Anonymous witnesses
- Investigation scenarios
- Looking at the sort of evidence to be gathered in different situations
- Possible delays to the process
- Criminal investigations
- Grievances being raised
- Sickness absence
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