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Legal Domain: Disciplinary

  • What are the possible outcomes of a disciplinary hearing?

    What are the possible outcomes of a disciplinary hearing?

    The possible outcomes of a disciplinary hearing range from no action to dismissal, depending on the seriousness of the issue and the findings of the hearing. What are the possible outcomes of a disciplinary hearing? Once a disciplinary hearing has taken place and all relevant evidence has been considered, the employer must decide on the…

  • What is a disciplinary hearing?

    What is a disciplinary hearing?

    A disciplinary hearing is a formal meeting between an employer and an employee to consider allegations of misconduct or poor performance and to decide whether disciplinary action is appropriate under the employer’s disciplinary procedure. When a disciplinary hearing is used A disciplinary hearing is typically used where concerns about an employee’s conduct or capability are…

  • What happens at a disciplinary hearing?

    What happens at a disciplinary hearing?

    At a disciplinary hearing, the employer presents the allegations and any supporting evidence to the employee.  The employee is then given the opportunity to respond and present any counter-evidence.  The meeting is then the adjourned and the employer considers all they have heard before providing an outcome. What usually happens during the hearing Most disciplinary…