Disciplinary, Dismissal & Grievance Procedures

Guidance for employers

The appeal meeting

If the employee wants to appeal he or she must inform you. You should then arrange a meeting to hear the appeal. A sample letter is on page 20. The same rules apply to this meeting as to the hearing. If possible a manager more senior than the manager who held the disciplinary hearing should hold the appeal meeting. If the size of your firm makes this impossible you will need to make an extra effort to deal with the matter impartially. Following the appeal meeting you must inform the employee of your decision, making clear that it is final. See the notice of appeal hearing sample letter