At some point, most managers and supervisors find themselves facing the imposition of employee discipline – sometimes to the point of terminating an employee’s employment. But it’s rare that a single incident, whether of misconduct or poor performance, will warrant immediate dismissal. Questions like whether discipline is warranted, what penalty is appropriate and how to administer it can seem daunting to managers and supervisors – and if answered incorrectly, could come back to haunt the employer in a legal proceeding. The key: a progressive approach to discipline.
Learning objectives:
• Disciplinary Basics. The role of discipline in the workplace; its basic requirements; and the source and parameters of the employer’s power to discipline.
• The Progressive Discipline Approach. The role of the progressive discipline framework; and important “Dos and Don’ts” of applying the progressive discipline approach.
• The Progressive Discipline Process. The five main steps in the progressive discipline process: identifying culpable conduct; classifying by seriousness and intervention; investigating the circumstances; assessing the appropriate response; and imposing the disciplinary penalty.
• Discipline Documentation. Why documenting discipline is critical; and how to properly document and deliver discipline to employees.
• The Duty to Accommodate. A cautionary introduction to how the employer’s duty to accommodate impacts the disciplinary process.
Upcoming session: Thursday, February 1st 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Facilitator: McInnes Cooper
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c33b8759-802d-4926-9715-54f8c59f0d08@c86b09eb-7ad7-4aa2-9d82-98a45bd8ec19