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Disciplinary Action

As of the 1st October 2004, all businesses are required to follow a minimum statutory disciplinary procedure. Failure to do so could result in heavy fines at an employment tribunal.

A disciplinary issue usually arises when the actions of an employee have had a negative impact on your business, for example in the case of misconduct or poor performance.

Disciplinary procedures provide a clear and transparent framework to deal with difficulties which may arise as part of a working relationship from the perspective of either the employer or employee.

Bespoke HR will be able to guide businesses through the disciplinary procedures, step by step – ensuring that the statutory disciplinary procedure is met.

Grievance Procedure

Good grievance procedures are as important as disciplinary procedures. If a grievance is not dealt with according to the statutory procedures, the employee may be able to lodge a complaint with a tribunal. Should they then be successful with that claim the business could then be ordered to pay extra compensation as a fine for not following correct procedures.

Grievance procedures are needed

• To provide individuals with a course of action, should they have a complaint (which they are unable to resolve through regular communication with their line manager)
• To provide points of contact and timescales to resolve issues of concern