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How to deal with workers' statutory right to be accompanied at disciplinary and grievance hearings

Updated to include information on Talon Engineering Ltd v Smith, concerning the employer's refusal to postpone a disciplinary hearing to allow the employee to be accompanied.

How to deal with an employee who makes, or requests to make, a recording of a meeting

Updated to include information on Phoenix House Ltd v Stockman, where the EAT considered whether or not the covert recording of a confidential meeting was a breach of the implied term of trust and confidence.

How to deal with an employee who goes ahead with a holiday when annual leave has not been authorised

Practical guidance on dealing with an employee who goes ahead with a holiday when annual leave has not been authorised, including investigating the unauthorised absence and disciplinary sanctions.

How to deal with an employee who returns late from holiday

Practical guidance on dealing with an employee who returns late from holiday, including investigating the unauthorised absence and taking disciplinary action.

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.

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.

How to ensure acceptable conduct at office parties and other work-related social events

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.

How to resolve potential disciplinary issues informally

Practical guidance on resolving potential disciplinary issues informally.

How to deal with suspension pending the result of a disciplinary investigation

Practical guidance on dealing with suspension pending the result of a disciplinary investigation, including the Acas code of practice; and payment during suspension.

How to deal with bullying and harassment in the workplace

Practical guidance on dealing with bullying and harassment in the workplace, including the reasonable steps defence.

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