First you suspend them for pending inquiry. The rules for the domestic enquiry is principal of natural justice to be followed. Thumb rule is
1. Issue show cause notice give them reasonable time to reply. ( this can be simultaneously with suspension)
2. Arrange a advocate to conduct the enquiry. This should be conducted in the office premises during office hours.
3. Pay them subsistence allowance.
4. The enquiry officer has to record the evidence and give the reasonable opportunity to charge sheeted employees to represent the case.
5. No advocate is allowed to represent on either side.
6. The enquiry officer should not give any verdict or findings. He has to submit the report and the management to decide the quantam of punishment.
M S Viswanathan
Senior Manager Legal & Administration
Scientific Publishing Services (p) Ltd
Chennai.
1. Issue show cause notice give them reasonable time to reply. ( this can be simultaneously with suspension)
2. Arrange a advocate to conduct the enquiry. This should be conducted in the office premises during office hours.
3. Pay them subsistence allowance.
4. The enquiry officer has to record the evidence and give the reasonable opportunity to charge sheeted employees to represent the case.
5. No advocate is allowed to represent on either side.
6. The enquiry officer should not give any verdict or findings. He has to submit the report and the management to decide the quantam of punishment.
M S Viswanathan
Senior Manager Legal & Administration
Scientific Publishing Services (p) Ltd
Chennai.