Impact Assessment Summary - Discipline Policy

Name of function, policy or service:
Discipline Policy

Section
Human Resources

Person Responsible and Designation
Head of Human Resources

Summary

What is the aim of the function, policy or service?

  • To harmonise the discipline policy for the majority of employees. To ensure compliance with legislation. To provide guidance for managers and employees on the standards of performance and conduct expected and the measures o take if these are not achieved.

What is the result / recommendation of the Impact Assessment? i.e. Introduce/ modify / pilot / or no modification required.

  • No modification required.

What impact does it have on groups and individuals in relation to equality legislation?

  • None

How did you consult / involve?

  • Consultation was carried out with the following:
    • Black and Ethnic Minority employee Forum
    • Employee Disability Forum
    • Joint Consultative Committee
    • Personnel Practitioners Forum

What issues were raised?

  • None as the policy complies with legislation.

What is the recommendation for function / policy / service? (include real timescales)

  • The policy was introduced in November 2007. No formal timescale has been set for review.

Date of assessment: 18 February 2008