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Disciplinary, Dismissal & Grievance Procedures
1. Disciplinary and dismissal procedures
1. Communicating your disciplinary and grievance procedures
1. Informal warning
1. Formal warning
1. Standard procedure
1. The written statement
1. The hearing
1. The Appeal Meeting
1. Getting the most out of the meetings
1. Dealing with delays
1. Instant dismissal
1. The written statement
1. The appeal meeting
1. Employment Tribunals
1. The law on dismissal
1. When procedures do not apply
2. Grievance procedures
2. Standard procedure
3. Written Statement
3. Meeting
3. Appeal
3. Modified Procedure
3. When procedures do not apply
3. When procedures overlap
4. Sample Letter 1
4. Sample Letter 2
4. Sample Letter 3
4. Sample Letter 4

Disciplinary, Dismissal & Grievance Procedures

Guidance for employers

Chapter 1: Disciplinary and dismissal procedures

This chapter sets out the steps you need to take when you are considering dismissal or disciplinary action. Generally speaking, your aim should be to resolve the problem whilst keeping the employee on. That may not be possible, but you must follow the procedures set out below. Failure to do so may result in a tribunal case that goes against you.



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