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An employee has decided to appeal against a disciplinary sanction that you recently imposed on them because you didn’t “prove the misconduct beyond all reasonable doubt”. Are you actually required to
prove guilt?
Published 13.01.2017
Whenever an employee is facing disciplinary proceedings, a formal written note should be taken at each stage. Any failure to do this could prove fatal in tribunal. But what’s the key to this
all-important exercise?
Published 05.05.2011
When it comes to disciplinary matters, it’s easy to assume that an employee’s wrongdoing will fit neatly under “conduct” or “capability”. But what happens if it could fall into both categories? How
should you proceed?
Published 11.01.2012
Conducting a disciplinary hearing may seem like a simple process, but many employers are still getting it wrong and this can mean losing at tribunal. So what’s the secret to getting it right?
Published 12.11.2008
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
You’re about to hold a disciplinary hearing and there will be a number of witnesses present. How far does the ACAS Code of Practice allow you to go in your questioning? In other words, could you
carry out a full cross-examination?
Published 07.10.2011
You’re going to carry out a disciplinary hearing shortly and need to know if you can cover two unrelated matters at the same time. Is this possible, or would it be better to treat each separately?
Published 01.11.2007
When the relationship between you and an employee breaks down, it’s possible to dismiss them on the grounds of “some other substantial reason” (SOSR). Do you need to follow the ACAS Code in this
situation?
Published 11.06.2013
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
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