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.
A care home worker who was told 'you have no friends' by a manager was constructively dismissed.
The head of the Metropolitan police has called for a return to the system of chief constables sacking rogue officers.
A former NatWest employee who advertised sex work online has won a case for unfair dismissal after flaws were revealed in the disciplinary process.
The internal BBC inquiry could lead to dismissal, a reprimand, or reputational rehabilitation for Huw Edwards.
The Bullying and Respect at Work Bill aims to provide new legal definition of bullying at work and has been presented to MPs.
The BBC’s response to allegations made against an unnamed presenter raises questions about the right to privacy and duty of care.
Popular HR questions in June 2023 include topics such as term-time workers' holiday pay and rights to time off for fertility treatment.
Employment tribunal hears that a bakery did not adequately inform an employee about performance concerns before it dismissed him.
Toxic male cultures and sexual misconduct are still being tolerated by leaders at the National Crime Agency, investigation finds.
Embryologist who complained about understaffing and procedures at a fertility clinic was unfairly dismissed after whistleblowing.
The Chartered Management Institute has told firms to limit alcohol at work parties to reduce the risk of inappropriate behaviour.
In an open letter to members, the president of the CBI has apologised for allowing the recruitment of 'toxic staff' to take place.
Deputy prime minister Dominic Raab has resigned in the wake of allegations that he bullied staff while working as a cabinet minister.
A nursery worker was unfairly dismissed after his employer's investigation into a series of incidents.
Given the important role workplace investigations play in addressing concerns in the workplace, how can employers ensure they are done fairly and well?
