C7 - Managing day to day HR

Module 1 : Your Disciplinary Code

• Understanding the concept of discipline and it Constitutional effect
• Independent contractors FTC’S and labour brokers
• Understanding your disciplinary code and procedures - its role and need in a business;
• Schedule 8 of the LRA
• Can you deviate from the code and when?
• What do the different charges mean
• What do you need to prove for each charge
• Investigating Misconduct, polygraph and traps
• The role of appeal and the role players

Module 2 : How to deal with day to day challenges

• Insubordination
• Absenteeism, abscondment and desertion
• Abuse of sick leave and leave
• Alcohol and drug abuse
• Resignations and termination of contract
• Conflict between unions and union members
• Derivative or team misconduct, Imprisoned employees
• Constructive dismissal
• Social media in the workplace

Module 3 : Counselling of employees

• When to counsel or discipline
• The value of counselling
• Recording the process

Module 4 : Incapacity due to poor performance or illness

• When do I consider this?
• What procedure is required?
• How does it differ from discipline?
• What to do with the employee that refuses to participate in the process
• When can I dismiss?

Module 5 : Grievances and grievance procedures

• How to deal with grievances and grievance procedures
• How to deal with the difficult employee