The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that an employer did not unfairly dismiss an employee when it failed to investigate in detail the nature of his misconduct in circumstances where he had admitted his guilt.
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 handling grievances raised during disciplinary procedures, including the Acas code of practice; and whether or not to postpone disciplinary proceedings.