AN160141 – Gold Mining Consolidated Award 1980
(1) Where the discipline procedure is intended to be invoked the employee(s) concerned shall have the right to request representation. Representation may be by anyone including a work colleague, union representative or staff member.
(2) Disciplinary action may include written reprimands, suspension without pay, or termination of employment. Other forms of disciplinary action relevant to the circumstances may be applied.
(3) A written warning shall describe the nature of the complaint or misconduct and the standards which are expected of the employee. It shall also reflect the steps which have been agreed and which the employer believes are required to ensure that no further recurrence of the complaint occurs. Where appropriate a review period shall be determined, appropriate to the nature of the conduct complained of.
(4) The employee(s) shall be given the opportunity to sign the written warning, and to make comments regarding acceptance or otherwise of the warning.
