Practical guidance on handling appeals against disciplinary decisions, including the Acas code of practice; the right to be accompanied; the appeal hearing; and re-instating the employee.
Practical guidance on the situation where an employee goes off sick during a disciplinary process, including medical evidence; and postponement of the disciplinary meeting.
Practical guidance on handling gross misconduct dismissals, including which offences amount to gross misconduct; suspension during investigation; criminal proceedings; and the disciplinary meeting.
Practical guidance on dealing with an employee with a poor sickness absence record, including obtaining a medical report; disability discrimination; and dismissal for ill health.
Practical guidance on handling grievances raised during disciplinary procedures, including the Acas code of practice; and whether or not to postpone disciplinary proceedings.