Disciplinary and Grievance Hearings
Employers are now expected (but are not legally obliged) to follow the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures when dismissing an employee. Note that the ACAS Code of Practice does not apply to non-renewal of fixed term contracts or redundancy dismissals. Whilst there is no legal obligation upon employers to follow the ACAS Code of Practice, the potential penalties for failing to do so can be severe, because where an employment tribunal finds that there has been an unreasonable failure by the employer to comply with a part of the ACAS Code of Practice, then they have the power to increase their award of compensation by up to 25%.
If you require information or a consultation call us now on 0800 046 3065.
Back to Employee Services >
HELP WITH...
Employment law for employees
Settlement Agreements
Contracts of employment
Discrimination at Work
Redundancy
Restrictive covenants
Whistleblowing
Dismissal
Disciplinary and Grievance Hearings
Bullying and Harassment
Bonuses and Bonus Disputes
Employment law for employers
Employer Insurance
Employment contracts and policies
All aspects of unfair dismissal claims
Changes to terms and conditions of employment
Discrimination and equal pay
Redundancy (collective and business reorganisations)
Managing sickness absence
Misconduct issues
Employment disputes
Restrictive covenants
Executive appointment
Severance issues / Compromise Agreements
Agency workers
Self employed contractors
TUPE
Recruitment
