Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
Disciplinary and grievance procedures
If you are unhappy about the work performance or conduct of an employee, you may need to take disciplinary action. We can help with all of the stages in the disciplinary and grievance procedure including written notification to the employee, the initial hearing, the decision and any appeal. If appropriate, and particularly with smaller businesses, we can involve an independent HR consultant to handle the initial stages.
We will provide clear, practical, cost effective advice as the various outcomes including:
- an oral warning
- a written warning (first or final)
- summary dismissal (generally only appropriate where there has been gross misconduct)
- some another reasonable sanction for example demotion
Often an employee who is disciplined will wish to raise a grievance. We can also help you with that since it may be better if the two are investigated together. In any event, you need advice from an expert in employment law. If matters are not handled properly you could find yourself faced with a claim for unfair dismissal or even constructive dismissal.
To speak to a specialist employment law expert who can help with your businesses’ disciplinary and grievance procedures, or any other employment law issue, call 01483 887766, email us or start a live chat today.
