• Understand why the statutory dispute resolution procedures were introduced and what they require you to do. How easy is it to comply with them in practice and what are the common traps that could cause problems for the unwary?
• Practical advice on the niggling issues surrounding grievances that have been the source of so many employment tribunal cases:
  • how do you identify what actually amounts to a grievance?
  • learn how to deal with specific issues including grievances that arise during a disciplinary process, and grievances about the way in which a grievance has been handled
• Understand when the right to be accompanied applies, and what rights you have in relation to the identity of an employee’s chosen companion
• Learn about the practical side of disciplinary and grievance hearings, including:
  • your role in the meeting
  • record keeping – how should the meeting be minuted?
  • possible sanctions and outcomes – consistency, duration of warnings and the next steps
• Practical advice on handling appeals
• Take part in an interactive case study addressing a variety of issues concerning disciplinary and grievance procedures

This seminar has CPD certification. All delegates attending this conference will receive a CPD certificate on request. Requested certificates will be sent to delegates week commencing 24th September.