Investigating Misconduct & Initiating a Disciplinary Enquiry
One of HR EZ4U's most popular programmes — designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to effectively investigate workplace misconduct and initiate disciplinary enquiries in line with relevant labour legislation and good practice.
Handle misconduct professionally, confidently, and in a way that reduces risk.
Through practical exercises, real workplace scenarios and guided discussions, delegates leave with the tools needed to handle misconduct matters professionally — promoting fairness in the workplace while reducing organisational risk.
Every section is built around the latest amended Code of Good Practice on Dismissals and the Labour Relations Act, with consistent attention to what holds up at the CCMA.
At a glance
What you'll be able to do
Understand what constitutes misconduct under the Labour Relations Act and distinguish it from incapacity
Understand the amended Code of Good Practice on Dismissals
Apply fair procedure and substantive fairness consistently
Conduct thorough workplace investigations end-to-end
Understand and apply the rules of evidence
Formulate charges correctly and avoid common drafting mistakes
Prepare and present a disciplinary case with confidence
Understand each role in a disciplinary enquiry
Avoid the common CCMA pitfalls that cost employers
Built for the people who actually run discipline
Seven modules. End-to-end coverage.
Setting the Scene & Understanding Misconduct
- Types of misconduct
- Misconduct vs incapacity
- Workplace rules
Legal Framework
- Labour Relations Act
- Code of Good Practice on Dismissals
- Fairness principles
- Progressive discipline
Investigations
- Laws of evidence
- Gathering evidence
- Witness statements
- Confidentiality
Preparation
- Drafting charges and common pitfalls
- Notices
- Evidence bundles
Roles in the Enquiry
- Chairperson
- Initiator
- Employee representative
Presenting a Case
- Building the case logically
- Leading evidence effectively
- Practical exercise — presenting a case live
Outcomes
- Sanctions
- Outcome letters
Run this workshop for your team
Hosted in-house at your premises or at a chosen venue. Pricing is tailored to group size, format and travel — get in touch for a no-obligation quote.