Law in Practice

Conducting Workplace Investigations and Hearings

09:30
Legislation and case studies: an overview of current disciplinary and grievance legislation
  • Successfully implementing the Dispute Resolution Regulations in the workplace
  • The ACAS Revised Code of Practice and fair procedures
10:45
Coffee
11:00
Disciplinary and Dismissal Procedures, (DDPs): What's involved?
  • How is the disciplinary process structured?
  • DDPs in context
  • When and how to use suspension
  • Business and legal consequences of not following procedure
  • Managing disciplinary and grievance overlap
12:30
Lunch
13:30
Disciplinary and grievance investigations: a comprehensive, structured approach to the investigation
  • What is the investigation process? Highlighting the importance of the impartiality of the investigator and his/her role
  • When does an informal investigation become formal?
  • Gathering evidence
  • Handling witnesses
  • Writing the report
15:00
Coffee
15:15
The investigation interview: tips to ensure a thorough investigation process
  • Avoiding common mistakes made during the investigation process
  • How to analyse and evaluate evidence
  • What is the investigations checklist?
  • Your investigation checklist
  • Report preparation, making recommendations and moving onto the hearing process
16:30
End of day one

 

 

Although I initially dreaded the role play, I did find it very useful and very relevant. It was great getting feedback from group members

— Kath Edgeley, HR Officer,
Royal British Legion

I could not have wanted more. Penny's style relaxes the group and ensures that information is delivered clearly and in an interesting way. One of the best trainers I have ever had- well done

— Sarah Jowett, HR Officer,
Delphi Diesel Systems

Thanks for a fantastic course - highly participative and well structured

— Liz Woods,
Sedgemoore College