520 Procedural fairness during the hearing

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Table of Contents

1. Procedural fairness during the investigation/hearing

1.1        There must be an investigation/hearing

2. The way the investigation is conducted must be fair
3. Outline of stages of an investigation or hearing
4. The level of formality of a hearing
5. The employee should be allowed the opportunity to state a case in response to the allegations.
6. The employee is entitled to the assistance of a trade union representative or fellow employee
7. Legal representation in disciplinary hearings
8. The appointment, powers and conduct of the chairperson
9. Bias
10. Interpretation during the hearing
11. Absence of the employee and the waiver of the right to attend an investigation