If you do not know your rights or do not know how to prepare for a Disciplinary Hearing, just carry on reading and find all the necessary basic guidance! The Guide is full of step by step information for your preparation, explaining what to expect in the actual proceedings, and your legal rights. The Guideline will also assist in identifying the shortcomings or non compliance on the side of the Employer, prior to conducting the Disciplinary Hearing and during the Disciplinary Hearing, which could work in your favor should the matter end up at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, known as the CCMA. (Possibly known under a different name outside South Africa) When an Employee receives a Notification of a Disciplinary Hearing there is normally not much time to prepare, especially if you need to research how the procedures and final detail fit together or what your responsibilities and rights are at such hearings. The guidelines can assist you to do preparation quickly and effectively. Employees have the right to defend their case against unfair treatment at the workplace. To achieve this: Know your rights. Know what to do. Know how to prepare. Know what to expect in Disciplinary Hearings. If you are currently facing a Disciplinary Hearing, ACT now! It is never too late to prepare! If you are expecting a Disciplinary Hearing, be PROACTIVE! It will give you a huge advantage!