Practical guidance on handling appeals against grievance decisions, including the Acas code of practice; the right to be accompanied; and conducting the appeal hearing.
Practical guidance on deciding on an appropriate disciplinary penalty, including verbal and written warnings; dismissal; mitigating factors; and appeals.
Practical guidance on ensuring acceptable behaviour at office parties and other work-related social events, such as the Christmas party, including vicarious liability and reasonable steps to prevent harassment by colleagues and third parties.
Practical guidance on preparing for and conducting a grievance hearing, including the Acas code of practice; investigating the grievance; and the outcome of the grievance meeting.
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 hearing.
Practical guidance on handling gross misconduct dismissals, including which offences amount to gross misconduct; suspension during investigation; criminal proceedings; and the disciplinary hearing.
Practical guidance on handling grievances raised during disciplinary procedures, including the Acas code of practice; and whether or not to postpone disciplinary proceedings.