Discipline in the workplace can be an employer’s greatest challenge; more so, when complicated by a workplace harassment complaint or Human Rights Code consideration. Too often employers feel their hands are tied, preventing corrective action or discipline.

In this seminar we explore practical and strategic approaches to address misconduct, poor performance and discipline.  Topics include:

1. When is discipline appropriate?

• Can an employee be disciplined for off-duty misconduct?
• Is there still value in a performance improvement plan?

2. What is the appropriate discipline?

• Mitigating and aggravating factors.
• How to communicate the outcome.

3. Union Representation

• How does this impact the process?

4. Human Rights

• When (and how) disability, family status or another protected ground influences an employer’s decision-making.
• Can we still use a Last Chance Agreement? If so, when and how?

5. Harassment and Conflict

• Can an employer’s duty to ensure a safe workplace justify discipline?
• Can discipline be issued to an employee who makes a harassment complaint?

6. Practical tips to ensure the best outcome