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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
Guides – How to

How to approach pre-termination negotiations about a settlement agreement

Understand your HR responsibilities in pre‑termination negotiations with actionable guidance to protect your organisation and support fair employee …
Case studies

Right to be accompanied: employer fails to allow probationer to have companion at dismissal meeting

A case examining whether an employer acted unfairly by refusing to allow a probationary employee to be accompanied …
Guides – How to

How to handle grievances raised during disciplinary procedures

Explore HR best practice for grievances raised during disciplinary cases and understand when disciplinary proceedings should continue or …
Guides – How to

How to handle appeals against grievance decisions

Expert HR advice on responding to employee appeals against grievance outcomes and conducting a fair, thorough review process.
Guides – How to

Managing New Allegations During a Disciplinary Investigation

Discover best practices for managing new allegations during disciplinary investigations, including employee rights, fair hearings, and Acas code …
Podcasts

Employment tribunal cases – dismissals following employee mistakes

Susie Munro, senior legal editor at Brightmine, discusses four recent employment tribunal cases where employees were dismissed for …
Podcasts

Podcast: Employment tribunals – tips and traps

Running an employment tribunal claim can be complicated and requires careful management. Part-time employment tribunal judge Tina Elliott …
Commentary and Insights

7 tips to help employers manage an employment tribunal claim

When an employee brings an employment tribunal claim against your company and the ET1 form lands on your …
Commentary and Insights

Judicial mediation employment tribunal: 10 reasons to consider it

Organisations and claimants often wait months and years for an outcome at an employment tribunal. Judicial mediation can …

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