triple a - misconduct and how to conduct an effective domestic inquiry

8/12/2019 Triple a - Misconduct and How to Conduct an Effective Domestic Inquiry

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M isconduct and How to Conduct an Ef fective Domestic I nqui ry

This is a 2-day intensive workshop on DI specially customised for

Human Resource Managers/ Executives/Officers

Industrial Relations Managers/Executives/ Officers

DI panel members

POs Corporate Counsel

Employee Relations Manager Compensations and Benefits Manager Lawyers Managing Director General Manager

Educationists Other HR practitioners

Employees are the most important assets of an organisation because they are the critical deciding

factor that spearheads the organisations success or failure. Having a disciplined workforce is a

critical success factor for higher productivity and meeting organizational goals and objectives

including its effectiveness in a competitive environment. Therefore, it becomes vital and

imperative for Heads of Departments and line managers to identify and handle instances of

misconduct including conducting an effective domestic inquiry for the purpose of establishing

whether employees have committed any misconduct. Dismissal of an employee must withstand

the scrutiny of the Industrial Court and therefore it is essential that a proper domestic inquiry be

held before dismissals are contemplated.

Issues on misconduct and discipline of employees have been an age old problem faced by

employers, regardless of the context.

Course Objective

At the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Handle disciplinary problems more efficiently and effectively. Work towards creating a better working environment to reduce employee misconduct. Handle investigations and domestic inquiries professionally. Ensure proper documentation to protect employer's interests.Course Methodology

The workshop is highly participative and practical, with extensive individual and group exercises.

The trainer will lead particular sessions with both concurrently supervising interactive activities.

Lectures will be reinforced with practical application, role-playing and training games.


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Course Syllabus

Module 1

THE NATURE AND TYPES OF

MISCONDUCT

Concept of misconduct

Breaches of express or impliedconditions of service

Acts of misconduct including absentwithout leave and sexual harassment

Company Rules & Regulations

Module 2

THE NEED TO HOLD DOMESTIC

INQUIRY

Employers Right to Discipline

Employees right to Security of Tenure Statutory requirements

o Employment Act s. 14(1)o Industrial Relations Act s.5(2)(a)o Industrial Relations Act s.30(5A)

Contractual or CA requirements Requirements of Natural Justice Industrial Court guidelines on DI Investigation of Complaints Law on Condonation Issuing Show Cause letter

Module 3

DOMESTIC INQUIRY PROCEDURES

Notice of inquiry Role of Company Prosecuting Officer

(PO)

Role of Board of Inquiry Recording of proceedings by the Board Adducing evidence examination in chief,

cross examination, re-examination of

witnesses and submission by both parties

Findings report and recommendations Quantum of punishment

Module 4

MOCK DOMESTIC INQUIRY

Assignment of roles Preparation of case Prosecution case Employees case Submission Panel deliberation Panel decision Debriefing Close

Course Timetable

Time 1st Day 2nd Day

9.00-10.30 a.m. The Nature And Types Of

Misconduct I (M1)

Domestic Inquiry Procedures I

(M3)

10.30-10.45 a.m. Tea Break10.45 a.m.-12.30 p.m. The Nature And Types Of

Misconduct II (M1)

Domestic Inquiry Procedures II

(M3)

12.30-1.30 p.m. Lunch

1.30-3.30 p.m. The Need To Hold Domestic

Inquiry I (M2)

Mock Domestic Inquiry I (M4)

3.30-3.45 p.m. Tea Break

3.45-5.00 p.m. The Need To Hold Domestic

Inquiry II (M2)

Mock Domestic Inquiry II (M4)


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Customisation

We are also able to customise this programme to the specific needs of your organization. Please

contact our training consultant for an appointment.

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