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Effective Discipline: Best Practices for a Unionized Environment

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$1,495

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Provider:
Cornell University-ILR (View Profile)

Topic(s):
Human Resources > Labor Relations

Who Should Attend?
Labor relations, human resource, operations supervisors and managers involved in the administration of discipline

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Full Seminar Description

Your disciplinary decisions are subject to rigorous scrutiny. As a result, anyone involved in formulation or implementing disciplinary decisions must have command of the principles of progressive discipline, as well as a solid understanding of the best practices for administering discipline. At this workshop, experienced arbitrators and labor relations professionals will provide you with the practical knowledge and insight about the discipline process. You will learn how to:

• Analyze discipline problems
• Conduct disciplinary interviews
• Prepare a disciplinary memorandum
• Respond effectively and appropriately to disciplinary problems
• Define and determine just cause

KEY TOPICS

• What is progressive discipline?
• Key points in handling disciplinary interviews
• An employee's right to union representation
• Guidelines for preparing warning notices
• Identifying and establishing a "past practice"
• How past practices affect the disciplinary process
• Criteria used by arbitrators in deciding discipline cases?
• Guidelines for handling excessive absenteeism and alcohol and drug abuse cases
• When an employer can discipline for off-duty and/or off-premises misconduct

WHO WILL BENEFIT

Sponsor Background:

• Over 50 years ago, Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations was formed to provide training to employers to improve workplaces and workplace life.
• Cornell workshops have a reputation for being current in subject theory and application as well as on legal or regulatory issues.
• Classes are highly interactive…between student and instructor and student to student.
• Discussion groups, case studies, role plays, and other exercises provide practice for your learning.
• Your instructors are skilled communicators and experienced professionals committed to providing the finest in real world, practical education.
• The majority of our clients are repeat users…a testimony to the quality and value received.

Substitution and Cancellation Policy

Substitutions of registrants can be made at any time. Cancellations and transfers are subject to a 25% charge unless received in writing one week prior to the program. Registrants who do not cancel in writing prior to the program date and who do not attend are responsible for the entire fee.

PLEASE NOTE: CORNELL NO LONGER ACCEPTS REGISTRATIONS WITH THE "BILL ME" OPTION. ALL WORKSHOPS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE EITHER BY CREDIT CARD OR PROOF OF PAYMENT SUCH AS A PO NUMBER.

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