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What you should do if I am invited to a disciplinary hearing?
One of the scariest and most unsettling workplace experiences you may encounter in any line of work, is being invited to a disciplinary hearing that can have career-threatening consequences.
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How many warnings before dismissal?
At some stage in our lives we have probably all heard words to the effect of ‘that’s your final warning’ – but how many warnings does it take before you can lose your job?
You will probably…
Employee rights in disciplinary meetings
You have probably seen plenty of social media videos on public sector workers being schooled by individuals maintaining they know their rights – but do you know yours in a disciplinary hearing?
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What can a trade union representative do in a meeting?
The benefits of having the right support in any life situation that gives you real cause for concern are immeasurable - and it definitely is with work-related matters.
There can be few things…
Understanding your right to be accompanied at an informal meeting
There can be a genuine feeling of fear in being summoned to what is said to be an ‘informal meeting’ with management or HR at work – but do you have to attend alone?
If you are involved in somet…
The role of a trade union representative in a modern-day workplace
Just take a little time and think of a trade union representative…and what is the first thing that comes to mind?
Is it someone who can provide priceless support in workplace meetings and for wor…
A required five-point guide to give you a good chance to beat a disciplinary hearing
A required five-point guide to give you a good chance to beat a disciplinary hearing
You have heard of a survival kit to get the best from emergency situations, so why not follow this essent…
Who can attend a disciplinary hearing?
Being invited to a disciplinary hearing can initially be a huge shock and once it lessens the focus will inevitably turn to the meeting, what will happen, and who will be there?
Allegations…
Who attends a grievance hearing?
Whether you have been in a work-related situation previously or it is your first time, knowing exactly what to expect and what support is available is always beneficial - and it is certainly the case…
What happens after a disciplinary hearing?
Waiting, wondering, fearing, thinking, worrying about the outcome to any process that can have significant consequences for you is no different to a disciplinary process at work.
Whether it is a job…
What am i entitled to as an employee?
Wanting to understand and know exactly what you are entitled to in any given situation is part of human nature, and it is exactly the same with most employees in the workplace.
Having that p…
Can I take legal action against my employer?
There is a good chance if you are looking for answers to a question about the possibility of taking legal action against your employer, then you are in a fairly troubling, very uncomfortable or extre…
