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Summary
Future developments
Action point checklist
Key references
Questions and answers
Disciplinary rules and procedures overview
ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
Drawing up and communicating disciplinary rules
Summary dismissal
Disciplinary procedures
Dealing with absence
Dealing with poor performance
Criminal charges or convictions outside employment
The disciplinary procedure in operation
Appeals
A worker's right to be accompanied at disciplinary hearings
Sample disciplinary procedure
Statutory minimum dismissal and disciplinary procedures
Standard three-step dismissal and disciplinary procedure
Modified two-step dismissal and disciplinary procedure
General requirements applicable to both procedures
Dismissals to which the dismissal and disciplinary procedures do not apply
Circumstances in which the parties are treated as complying with the statutory procedures
General circumstances in which the procedures do not apply
Extension of time limits
Procedural fairness
Failure to follow the applicable dismissal and disciplinary procedure
Adjustment of awards

Summary

3.262

  • The written statement of terms and conditions of employment issued to every new employee must include certain information relating to disciplinary rules and procedures. (See 3.264 Disciplinary rules and procedures overview)
  • The ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures provides practical guidance on the development of disciplinary rules and procedures, including guidance on the application of the minimum statutory dispute resolution procedures.
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