Workplace discipline in South Africa

Workplace discipline and disciplinary hearings - for managers, HR practitioners, initiators and chairpersons.

1. Conflict management and dismissal grounds
2. Managing discipline - fairness principles and Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act
3. ​Basic rules of evidence and the onus of proof
4. Investigating and preparation: Investigating alleged misconduct; Formulating charges; Pre-hearing formalities; Case preparation - witnesses, documents
5. The disciplinary hearing:​ Procedural aspects; Presenting evidence and cross-examination; Evaluating evidence and making a finding
6. Sanction selection
7. Specific offences

The workshop is presented by Judith Griessel, an ex-magistrate and labour law specialist with more than 25 years' experience in employment relations and training.