At the start of a disciplinary hearing the chairperson should ask the accused employee certain introductory questions before turning to the specific allegations. What are those questions and why are
they so important?
Published 14.04.2021
When faced with a disciplinary hearing many employees will try to derail the proceedings. One common tactic is to attend but then become totally distraught. What’s the best way to handle this type of
drama?
Published 24.03.2016
In certain circumstances an employee who is the subject of disciplinary proceedings has the right to postpone the hearing. When does this arise and how many postponements must you agree to?
Published 13.01.2014
Where the evidence at a disciplinary hearing reveals potential misconduct that wasn’t specified in your original notification of disciplinary hearing letter, are you required to adjourn proceedings
and send out a new letter?
Published 19.04.2007
An employee who’s been required to attend a disciplinary hearing to answer misconduct allegations has gone off sick. What should you do about the disciplinary hearing and how should you play it if
their absence becomes long term?
Published 15.01.2021
You’ve discovered that an employee, who is the subject of disciplinary action, has covertly recorded the hearing on a mobile phone. Do they have the legal right to do this? And what would a tribunal
make of this type of evidence?
Published 22.09.2010
Since the changes to dispute resolution took effect in October last year, it’s even more important that you take comprehensive notes at any disciplinary meetings you might have. What are the key
points to include?
Published 21.04.2005
You need to put an employee on notice of a disciplinary hearing regarding their suspected misconduct. How much information should your letter include and why must you get the allegations spot-on?
Published 21.09.2011
If you subject an employee to disciplinary proceedings, you must provide them with the evidence that you intend to rely on. What does this consist of and at what point must it be supplied?
Published 24.03.2014
You’re about to write to an employee asking them to attend a disciplinary hearing. It’s been suggested that you set a time limit, e.g. two hours, to ensure that the hearing doesn’t go on any longer
than is necessary. Why is this a bad idea?
Published 31.10.2023