Description
This is the formal notification of the outcome of the Disciplinary Meeting, which should be handed to the employee personally and explained to him/her. This is also construed as a formal warning to the employee. Verbal warnings can be issued for less serious offences and can be recorded as a minute of a meeting. A first or subsequent written warning is issued only after an enquiry and is valid for a period of six months. A final written warning is valid for a minimum period of six months and a maximum period of 12 months. The Chairman of the Disciplinary Hearing 2 (vii) determines the period. If after a final written warning is issued, the employee commits a further serious offence, a further disciplinary hearing should be held whereafter the offender can be dismissed without notice or pay in lieu of notice.