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.
Employee grievances are on the rise, a survey finds, as cost-of-living pressures bite and relationships at work become strained.
A car dealership dismissed an employee without notice, pay or reason, and was found to have fabricated documents to purport that a fair process was followed.
An HGV driver who got into a fight with a colleague was unfairly dismissed amid flaws in the disciplinary and investigation process, a tribunal has ruled.
This month's top 10 HR questions feature queries about probationary periods and working under the influence of alcohol.
Lawyers highlight legal risks as the London Fire Brigade hands past bullying allegations over for review.
Last month's most popular FAQs include questions on witness statements, bank holidays and sickness absence.
A female executive who was bombarded with peach emojis by her boss has been awarded £420,000 after successfully claiming for...
An executive at professional services giant Deloitte who faced complaints over sexist and racist comments he made while drunk at a work social event has been allowed to retire.
Guidance from Acas outlines where suspension is necessary, as well as some alternatives HR can consider.
PwC reported to be encouraging staff to remain sober at work gatherings and ensure colleagues remain safe, as employee launches legal bid over head injuries sustained at an alcohol-fuelled event.
Police officers who are violent towards women should be automatically dismissed, says new guidance on misconduct proceedings.
A West Midlands Trains employee was overheard making a comment about 'black priviledge' to his wife while participating in an online training session.
A Labour MP's former aide claimed she was marginalised and isolated after she made a whistleblowing complaint.
The Ministry of Defence has published two more policies and a new strategy to help it stamp out sexual misconduct.
A banker who was accused of 'emotional terrorism' by colleagues has been awarded almost €1.7 million (£1.4m) for unfair dismissal.
