A disciplinary procedure and grievance procedure permit employers to deal fairly and consistently with employee misconduct and complaints from employees about the workplace.
The “Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures” provides employers with the principles for handling workplace disciplinaries and grievances. Employment tribunals will take the code into account when considering relevant cases, with the possibility of a 25% adjustment in any compensation awarded.
Having a good grievance procedure is important as it allows employers the opportunity to resolve workplace issues early, saving them...
A reasonable investigation is a vital part of a fair disciplinary procedure. Taking time to establish the facts behind disciplinary...
Lim v Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS TrustFACTSDr Lim was a consultant anaesthetist at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust. Bullying...
I have been told separately by two of my employees that the police have arrested and charged one of our...
The Supreme Court has ruled that it was not a breach of an employee’s human rights to refuse him the...
Watson v University of StrathclydeFACTSThe claimant was employed as a publications officer by the University of Strathclyde. Mr Taylor was...
An appeal case is taking place this week that could have far-reaching implications for the way in which future disciplinary...
This year brings a number of cases which could have a significant bearing on the employment law landscape. Here is...
Morgan v Network Europe Group LtdFACTSMr Morgan commenced employment as a storekeeper with Network Europe Group Ltd on 1 November...
No employer wants to go through a discipline and grievance process – they are time-consuming, potentially costly and can damage...
McMaster v Antrim Borough CouncilFACTSMr McMaster was employed as a driver for Antrim Borough Council’s recycling service. It was made...
The Court of Appeal held last year that a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon could pursue his claim for substantial...
Most of the Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1 October 2010 and employers need to make sure they...
One of my employees has asked to be accompanied by her lawyer at a disciplinary hearing. It’s a serious matter...
One of my employees was allegedly seen committing a criminal act outside work by a colleague, and the police are...
