When handled poorly, disciplinary action can damage employee relations and expose organisations to costly, time-consuming tribunal claims. Understanding the disciplinary procedure is essential for employers who want to reduce legal risks and…
Managing disciplinary issues in the workplace is something few managers relish. However, employers could be exposed to potentially valid unfair dismissal claims if the fundamental basics are not followed. Most organisations will…
Conflict in the workplace is unavoidable. Everyone has experienced it to some degree. Some conflict can be positive and constructive, if handled appropriately, but without the right process and structure in place…
That is the question the Tribunal had to answer in the recent case of Prosser v Community Gateway Association Ltd and they found, on the facts of this case, that it did…
9 August 2021
ACAS Employment Law, Disciplinary Procedures, HR / Employment Law News
The Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures was introduced in 2009, replacing the ill-fated statutory 3-step procedures for dispute resolution in the workplace. The Code introduced a principles-based good…
In Cadent Gas Limited v Singh the Claimant was a gas engineer and undertook roles as a H&S representative and shop steward for the GMB union. He had worked for the Respondent…
It’s time for the final instalment in our seven-part blog series about the disciplinary process. In our last post we take a look at the different types of adjournment, and when and…
There’s nothing we hate more than being the bearers of bad news, especially when it comes to telling employers who’ve dismissed blatantly guilty employees that they’re exposed to potentially valid unfair dismissal…
Who can accompany an employee to a disciplinary investigation? Can an accompanying person help or hinder an investigation? Find out more in this latest post in our disciplinary series. There’s nothing we…
The fourth in a series of blogs looking at elements of the disciplinary process. Here’s what to expect at a disciplinary hearing. There’s nothing we hate more than being the bearers of…
Part three of our blog series on managing the disciplinary process. What can happen when you appoint the wrong person as Chair of an investigation, disciplinary and/or appeal? There’s nothing we hate…
Part two of our blog series containing advice for employers dealing with disciplinary proceedings. Should you take historical disciplinary warnings into account when deciding to dismiss? There’s nothing we hate more than…
