Handling Workplace Conflict: How Should I Address Employees' Public Argument?

Hi Everyone,

I request your suggestions in the following case. Two of our employees had an argument and used unparliamentary language. This happened in front of all the other employees during working hours. I request your advice on what kind of letter should be given as per the process. Should I give them a show-cause notice letter first and then a warning letter? Some superiors are suggesting giving suspension letters. I would appreciate your suggestions as soon as possible.

Thanks & Regards

Dear Pratapsvr,

Issue a show cause notice to both employees and get to the cause of the fight. I am sure professionals would not behave that way unless there is a major issue.

All the best.

Dear Friend,

Suspension pending enquiry can be given immediately. If it is delayed, there is no meaning in it, especially if it affects others' job/work nature. Consider the argument between a senior or supervisor.

Regards,

Draft letter

To: Mr./Mrs./Miss
Designation:

SUSPENSION ORDER

Certain serious misconduct has been alleged against you. In order to maintain industrial discipline and the smooth functioning of the organization, you are hereby placed under suspension pending inquiry with immediate effect. The charge sheet will follow.

You are entitled to receive a subsistence allowance as per the Act.

Please acknowledge receipt of the order.

For: [Signature]

I believe the above format may be useful for you.

Regards,
Alphonse

You can issue them show cause notices and ask for their explanation. If they admit the misconduct, you can warn them in writing not to repeat such things, spoil the office atmosphere, and maintain peace and discipline. If they do not agree, then call for an inquiry and based on the inquiry report, take suitable action. In any case, this kind of behavior should not be viewed leniently.

B. Dakshina Murty

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First of all, give them a show-cause notice. If you are satisfied with their answer, then forgive them with a warning. If they are guilty and they accept, then give them punishment according to the standing order of your establishment. If they deny, then institutionalize a domestic enquiry and go by the principles of natural justice.

You can give them a warning letter clearly indicating that if this happens again in the future, stern action will be taken against them. Because this happened the first time, a suspension will be a more severe action. At least one chance should be given to them.

Regards,
Rakesh

Dear Pratapsvr,

First, issue them a show cause notice, and if required, then a warning letter. If the situation still persists, then give a suspension letter. Always try to calm down the situation with the best possible solution.

I hope it will help you.

Take care.

Hi dear,

What I would suggest is to adhere to the rules, which are the primary duty. It is essential to take special care to communicate the discipline norms within the organization to all employees. It doesn't make any sense to keep showcasing every time someone does this.

Hope this could be of some use to you.

Hey Friends!!!

Let's be a little more judicious with the "Show Cause Notices." It certainly is not the right instrument. You could instead call for an explanation from those concerned.

In the present matter, the best course of action would be to sit with each individual and obtain a written confession and apology for the disorderly conduct. Then issue a warning letter to both of them, clearly indicating that the management is taking a lenient view just this time since it was their first act of misconduct, and that if either commits any such or similar act of misconduct anytime in the future, they shall be liable for stricter disciplinary action.

Best Wishes,

Vasant Nair
HR Advisor

Dear Pratapsvr,

First, you can issue a show cause notice to both of them so that you can come to know the actual picture. Then issue a warning letter if required.

Regards,
Balkishan Sharma

Dear pratapsvr,

I request your suggestion in the following case. Two of our employees had an argument and they had used unparliamentary language. This happened in front of all the other employees and during working hours. I request you to tell me what kind of letter to be given as per process? Shall I give them a show cause notice letter and then a warning letter? Few superiors are asking to give suspension letters. Request your suggestion asap. Thanks & Regards

First issue a show cause to the employees as you need to follow the procedures. But what you most importantly need to do is take a session to all other employees regarding the CODE OF CONDUCT and the company's policies on discipline, as the worst part is it getting repeated again with some other employee. So please pass on a clear message to every employee about the norms of discipline. Hope it could be of some use.

First, you should issue a show-cause notice where they would explain their position. Then, depending on their explanation, act as per the company's service book.