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Disciplinary action and investigations
Disciplinary action and workplace investigations are among the highest‑risk areas of UK employment law. Employers must act promptly and fairly, following procedures that stand up to scrutiny when decisions are challenged.
Poor investigations, procedural errors or inconsistent outcomes increase exposure to unfair dismissal claims, damaged employee trust and tribunal risk. Clear evidence, proportionate decisions and a structured process are essential.
This page brings together guidance and practical resources on disciplinary action and investigations—including processes, hearings and appeals—to help employers reduce risk and reach defensible decisions.
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Featured resource
If an employee is dismissed in the last week of their first six months with a payment in lieu of notice, will they still qualify to claim unfair dismissal?
From 1 January 2027, statutory notice can bring an employee dismissed with PILON within the six-month unfair dismissal qualifying period.
Browse our full library of disciplinary action and investigations resources
Letter inviting employee to disciplinary meeting
Manage disciplinary procedures confidently with a model letter inviting employees to a misconduct hearing or disciplinary meeting.
Disciplinary procedure
This procedure sets out the steps an organisation will take to deal with employee misconduct, including how disciplinary …
Mishandled disciplinary procedures: Employment tribunal round-up
A tribunal round‑up examining cases where mishandling disciplinary procedures led to findings of unfair dismissal.
Unfair dismissal: qualifying conditions for claiming
Explains who can bring an unfair dismissal claim, including employee status, qualifying service, exclusions, overseas working, and the …
Handling non-attendance at disciplinary meetings
A clear HR guide to managing non‑attendance in the disciplinary process and ensuring decisions remain fair and defensible.
Disciplinary investigation form
Ensure compliant disciplinary investigations with our structured form template. Ideal for HR teams and UK managers.
Dismissal letter for gross misconduct following disciplinary meeting
Customisable dismissal letter template for gross misconduct following a formal disciplinary meeting. Maintain clarity and legal compliance.
Disciplinary appeal outcome letter template for employers
This disciplinary appeal decision letter template helps employers outline findings and confirm the final outcome with clarity and …
Letter to employee following informal meeting to discuss performance concerns
A model letter for following up after an informal meeting to discuss performance concerns, setting out next steps …
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