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How do you invite an employee to a disciplinary meeting?

Leia Doyle

How do you invite an employee to a disciplinary meeting?

Step 1: Give the Employee a Written Invitation to the Disciplinary Meeting. The letter should contain the following: The time, date and location of the meeting (ideally in between 24 to 48 hours’ time); Details of conduct issues to be discussed at the meeting (so the employee can prepare).

Can I have legal representation at a disciplinary hearing?

The Labour Relations Act, Act 66 of 1995 (“LRA”) does not deal expressly with the question of whether legal representation should be allowed during disciplinary hearings. Therefore, as a matter of general legal principle, an employee is not entitled to legal representation in internal disciplinary hearings as of right.

How do I write a notice for a disciplinary hearing?

The notice needs to inform the employee about the following:

  1. The allegations (charges) against the employee.
  2. The rights of the employee.
  3. The date, time and venue.
  4. The misconduct may result in dismissal.
  5. Non-attendance.
  6. Name of chairperson.
  7. Date of the notice.
  8. Acknowledgement of receipt.

Who is allowed at a disciplinary hearing?

You have the right to take someone with you to a disciplinary hearing, but you must tell your employer about this first. Your companion can be either: a colleague. a trade union representative.

Who must be present at a disciplinary hearing?

Parties that may attend a disciplinary hearing are a representative from management, the employee and their representative (if necessary), and witnesses for both parties or either party.

How do you start disciplinary proceedings?

The departmental proceedings against a public servant has to go through various steps such as:

  1. Lodging of complaint or making allegations of misconduct against the Govt.
  2. Holding of Preliminary Inquiry.
  3. Consideration of the report of the Preliminary Inquiry by the disciplinary authority.

How do you win a disciplinary?

  1. Give yourself enough time to prepare. You are entitled to ask to reschedule your disciplinary meeting.
  2. Bring backup with you. Your employer must allow you to bring a work colleague or a trade union rep with you to your disciplinary hearing.
  3. Outline your argument.
  4. Bring your own evidence.
  5. Exercise your right to appeal.