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What can the Trade Union Representative say/not say during an investigation/hearing and can the chair say "no" to them?

Posted in : First Tuesday Q&A NI on 2 April 2013
Arthur Cox
Arthur Cox
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The role of the companion (which includes a TU Representative) is limited. The companion is permitted to address the disciplinary hearing (including putting the employee's case, summing up, and responding on the employee's behalf to any view expressed at the hearing) and to confer with the employee during the hearing.

The Chair should be aware that there is no right for the companion to answer questions on behalf of the employee, address the hearing contrary to the employee's express wishes, or act in a way that prevents the employer explaining its case or prevents any other person making a contribution to it.

If the companion is interfering in this respect the Chair should set out clearly

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