Discipline

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  How to

  How to deal with the situation when an employee fails to attend a meeting under a disciplinary process

  Practical guidance on dealing with the situation when an employee fails to attend a meeting under a disciplinary process, including the Acas code of practice; non-attendance due to sickness absence; unavailability of the companion; and rearranging the meeting.

• Type:

  Training

  Misconduct quiz - line manager training

  A quiz for line managers to test their knowledge on the law and practice relating to employee misconduct.

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  Employment law cases

  Unfair for small employer to have one person in charge of whole disciplinary process

  A family-run business made the classic mistake of having one person act as "judge, jury and executioner" in a disciplinary procedure against an employee accused of misconduct.

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  Employment law cases

  Dismissal rendered unfair by one manager's involvement throughout disciplinary process

  One manager's involvement throughout a disciplinary process can render an otherwise fair dismissal unfair, as the employer in this case discovered.

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  How to

  How to decide on an appropriate disciplinary penalty

  Practical guidance on deciding on an appropriate disciplinary penalty, including verbal and written warnings; dismissal; mitigating factors; and appeals.

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  FAQs

  Can an employee who is suspended on full pay during a disciplinary investigation insist that the employer communicate through their representative?

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  FAQs

  If, during informal discussions about a disciplinary issue, it becomes apparent that the matter may be more serious than first envisaged, what steps should the employer take?

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  FAQs

  Will an employee's continuous service be affected by a suspension while a disciplinary investigation is carried out?

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  FAQs

  Should an employee be allowed access to the workplace and colleagues during their suspension while a disciplinary investigation is carried out?

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  FAQs

  Can an employer reject an employee's choice of companion for a disciplinary or grievance hearing?