The Right Advice On: Running a Disciplinary Process

Learn the right way to conduct a disciplinary hearing and get practical tips that you can apply to your workplace immediately.

Disciplinary hearings are a formal and sensitive part of people management, with clear legal expectations around fairness, process, and decision-making.

This half-day introductory workshop is a knowledge session that offers an overview of how disciplinary hearings are typically conducted and what Guernsey employers should consider before, during, and after the process.

Who should attend?

• Managers with responsibility for people management
• Those involved in HR or disciplinary processes
• Anyone seeking a clearer understanding of disciplinary procedures

No prior HR training is required.

What this session will explore

In this focused 2.5-hour workshop, we’ll cover:

• When a disciplinary hearing is required
• Legal considerations and common risks
• The key stages of a disciplinary process
• Preparing for and structuring a disciplinary hearing
• Ensuring decisions are fair, consistent, and lawful
• Employee rights and employer responsibilities

Why attend?

• CPD certified
• Gain an overview of disciplinary processes within a Guernsey legal framework
• Understand what good practice looks like in disciplinary hearings
• Identify common issues that can undermine a process
• Use this session as a starting point for further HR and people management development

Important to know

This workshop is designed as an introductory session and provides an overview rather than detailed procedural training. It’s designed to support knowledge and understanding, and to highlight where more in-depth training or guidance may be appropriate.

Please note:

We will be taking photos and videos of this event for advertising and promotional purposes. If you do not wish to have your image appear in any of our marketing or social media materials, please let us know when you arrive.