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Disciplinary Proceedings

At Juris & Nova Chambers, our Service Law practice provides legal assistance to employees, employers, government servants, public sector employees, and organisations on a wide range of employment and service-related matters. We advise clients on issues arising throughout the course of employment, including appointment, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, retirement, and termination.

Within this practice, our work on disciplinary proceedings covers Charge Memo Defence, Disciplinary Inquiry Representation, Penalty Order Challenges and Show-Cause Reply Drafting.

Our practice covers service conditions, seniority, promotions, pay and benefits, transfers, leave, disciplinary proceedings, suspension, and other employment-related grievances. We assist clients in reviewing service records, preparing representations, responding to notices, and pursuing appropriate remedies.

What this covers

Disciplinary Proceedings

Charge Memo Defence
Disciplinary Inquiry Representation
Penalty Order Challenges
Show-Cause Reply Drafting

Questions

Frequently asked

Transfers are generally an incident of service, but can be challenged where mala fide, punitive in nature, or contrary to the applicable transfer policy.

A charge memo is issued, to which a written reply is due within the time specified. That reply is the single most important document in the entire proceeding.

Confidential enquiry

Tell us about your matter

Enquiries received during working hours are acknowledged the same day.

Your details stay privileged and are never shared outside the chambers.

Consultation

Speak with a disciplinary proceedings advocate.

Tell us what has happened and what you need. You will get a candid assessment, a realistic timeline and a written fee position before any work begins.