Keeping to the script? Navigating HR's role in disciplinary decisions
From MFMac: Employment Law by MFMac
March 4, 2026 · 14 min · Season 1
About this episode
Andrew Gibson discusses with David Hossack the challenges HR professionals face in disciplinary proceedings.
This podcast features Andrew Gibson discussing with David Hossack the potential pitfalls for HR professionals who are providing support to decision makers in disciplinary proceedings, including via the use of scripts, and the risk of falling into the trap of becoming a surrogate decision maker.
People in this episode
Host: Andrew Gibson
Guest: David Hossack
Topics covered
- HR role
- disciplinary decisions
- support for decision makers
- scripts in HR
- surrogate decision maker
Keywords
- HR
- disciplinary proceedings
- decision making
- scripts
- employment law
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