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Disciplinary definition

What does Disciplinary mean? In practice, “disciplinary” refers to employer procedures and actions taken to address alleged misconduct or inadequate performance in the workplace. It is a descriptive term rather than a statutory definition, and its content is shaped by codes of practice and case law on fairness and natural justice. A disciplinary situation typically arises from breaches of workplace rules, codes of conduct or expectations about how a job is to be performed, including poor or substandard performance. Core features include: a reasonable and impartial investigation; written notification of the allegations and evidence; a disciplinary hearing; the employee’s opportunity to...

Precedent advice letter to an employee client facing misconduct disciplinary proceedings: investigation, hearing, Acas Code, right to be accompanied, sanctions and appeal (England, Wales and Scotland)

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[ Insert name and address of client ]

Dear [ name ]

Disciplinary procedure—alleged Misconduct

I am writing to outline my advice on the disciplinary investigation that [ is currently being undertaken OR is about to start ] concerning the allegation against you that [ insert details of the allegation ], together with any subsequent disciplinary hearing.

[ I have reviewed your employer’s disciplinary procedure and, where appropriate, I refer to its provisions below. ]

It is vital throughout to ensure your employer is adhering to [ its own disciplinary procedure and complying with ] the Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures (and the further guidance on the Code) [ (copies of which I enclose) ]. [ Please obtain a copy of your employer’s disciplinary procedure promptly and send it to me so that I can review it. ]

If an employer fails to follow the Acas Code during disciplinary proceedings, it increases the likelihood that, should you be dismissed and bring an unfair dismissal claim, the dismissal would be judged unfair. An unreasonable failure by [ insert name of employer ]...

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