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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.

Browse our full library of disciplinary action and investigations resources
Whitepapers

September’s top employment law FAQs

Stay informed about your rights and responsibilities as an employer. Check out our 10 frequently asked employment law …
Tools & templates

Letter providing statement of reasons for employee’s dismissal

Employees who are dismissed have a statutory right to receive a written statement of the reasons for their …
Case studies

Misconduct dismissals following employee mistakes: employment tribunal round-up

A tribunal round‑up examining misconduct dismissals where employees argued their actions were mistakes, and how tribunals assessed fairness …
Commentary and Insights

Five tricky issues when dealing with workplace investigations

Workplace investigations often arise during emotionally charged situations involving sensitive issues like disciplinary actions or grievances. Katherine Pope …
Tools & templates

Alcohol or drug misuse policy

This policy sets out an organisation’s approach to managing alcohol or drug misuse at work, including standards of …
Whitepapers

Employment Tribunal Round-up: Constructive dismissal claims and compensation awards

Understand how recent employment tribunal cases and rulings can help you anticipate and address potential workplace issues.
Commentary and Insights

Mythbusting: Constructive dismissal claims

Constructive dismissal claims are commonly misunderstood and misrepresented, as typified by the headlines attracted by two recent employment …
Employment law guide

Grievance procedures

Strengthen your HR compliance with a robust grievance procedure. Get practical advice on investigating, responding to, and resolving …
Guides – How to

How to deal with unauthorised absence

A guide explaining how employers should deal with unauthorised absence from work, including investigation steps, disciplinary considerations and …

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