Professional Disciplinary Proceedings
Doctors, nurses, teachers and lawyers are a few examples of professionals who are governed by regulatory bodies that impose rules and bylaws that must be followed by members of their profession. Any rule-breaking can result in the person facing disciplinary sanctions that could impact whether or not they are allowed to continue working in that field.
What is a Licensing Body?
Regulatory Organizations and Licensing Bodies – sometimes known as Colleges oversee and govern many professionals and their conduct. These organizations have the ability to investigate and discipline regulated professionals where appropriate.
What is a Professional Disciplinary Proceeding?
Sometimes a complaint made to a Professional College against a professional can trigger an investigation and a subsequent disciplinary proceeding against the professional in question. If a finding of professional misconduct is made, licensing bodies generally have the power to institute various forms of punishment including, but not limited to: remedial work, fines, suspension and even revocation of the professional’s licence to practise. Disciplinary proceedings before a regulatory tribunal are extremely serious and can be very stressful to the professional facing the allegations. Because these kinds of proceedings can disrupt, suspend or terminate a professional’s licence to practise their profession, they must be handled with care and fastidious attention to detail.
Hundal Law Firm represents regulated professionals in professional disciplinary matters and provides focused legal representation throughout investigations and disciplinary proceedings. We can assist professionals from the start of an investigation through a discipline hearing before a College’s Tribunal, depending on the nature of the matter.
To protect yourself, your career and your livelihood, we will work with you to ensure your rights are vigorously defended.
Contact us today at (416) 888-0592 to learn how we can help defend your professional rights.
See also environmental prosecutions, tax prosecutions, quasi-criminal prosecutions and fraud.