Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures
The 3-step process
Disciplinary and Grievance
Step 1 – Put it in writing
In the case of dismissal or disciplinary action being considered, the Company must put in writing why that action is being considered. Similarly, if the employee has a grievance, they must put the reasons for the grievance in writing to the Company.
Step 2 – Meet and discuss
In either case, after allowing time to consider the issues raised, the Company must meet with the employee to discuss the issues. After that meeting the Company must inform the employee of their decision and of their right of appeal (the employee must appeal to complete the process).
Step 3 – Appeal – if required
The Company must meet with the employee to discuss the issues. Following that meeting they will inform the employee of their decision.
The employee has the right to choose to be accompanied by either a work colleague or trade official to both meetings.