Code of Conduct and Ethics volunteers
A pool of trained volunteer panel members support the CIPD in considering alleged breaches. of our Code of Conduct and Ethics.
A pool of trained volunteer panel members support the CIPD in considering alleged breaches. of our Code of Conduct and Ethics.
After allegations have been screened and a decision has been made to refer for investigation, panel members review the evidence and decide whether to uphold or dismiss the allegations.
Depending on the volume and complexity of investigations, we estimate that investigation panel members may be called upon 1-3 times per year. Investigations typically take up to six months, involving an estimated 2-5 days for each investigation.
If an investigation panel establishes that there is potential evidence to support the alleged breach(es) of the code, the case is referred to a conduct hearing. At a conduct hearing, conduct panel members will hear the investigation findings from the CIPD, the member and from any witnesses. The panel will then confer to determine if a breach of the code has occurred and if so, whether to apply a sanction. Conduct panels also consider recommending publication of all or some of the details of the case to the CIPD website.
If a breach is found, the panel considers whether to recommend publication of some or all the details of the case and it is also able to exercise a range of sanctions.
Conduct panel members may be CIPD members or non-members. As a conduct panel member, preparation for hearings may take 1–2 days. We anticipate that you will be called upon to support 1–3 hearings per year, each probably lasting one day.
To volunteer as a panel member, you need experience of managing investigations, writing reports and sitting on or chairing hearings or tribunals. In return you'll get the opportunity to develop your skills, network with other professionals and make an important contribution to our profession and its reputation.
If you would like to register your interest for the next intake or to find out more, please email codevolunteers@cipd.co.uk
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Our Code of Conduct and Ethics sets standards for CIPD members as individual professionals. You can submit an allegation if you think a member has breached the code.
If a Conduct Panel finds that the Code has been breached by a member, the CIPD considers whether to publish details of the case, the member and the sanction applied.
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