FAQs

All items: Disciplinary procedures

Can an employer dismiss an employee who has less than the service required to claim unfair dismissal without following its disciplinary procedure?

The qualifying period for unfair dismissal is reduced from two years to six months for dismissals on or after 1 January 2027.
Should an employer deal with an employee's poor performance through its disciplinary or capability procedure?
Where an employee who is subject to disciplinary proceedings is a trade union representative, what additional steps should the employer take?
If an employee's misconduct is the subject of a criminal investigation, can the employer continue internal disciplinary proceedings?
Can an employer use its absence management procedure in relation to disability-related absence if this could result in disciplinary action?
Can an employer invite an employee to attend a disciplinary meeting when they are on sick leave?
Can an employer start disciplinary proceedings for misconduct if the employee is pregnant?
Is there a minimum disciplinary procedure that employers must follow?
When an employee who is subject to disciplinary proceedings raises a grievance, must the employer put the disciplinary proceedings on hold?
What are the pros and cons of making a disciplinary procedure contractual?

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