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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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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
Mythbusting: Constructive dismissal claims
Constructive dismissal claims are commonly misunderstood and misrepresented, as typified by the headlines attracted by two recent employment …
Grievance procedures
Strengthen your HR compliance with a robust grievance procedure. Get practical advice on investigating, responding to, and resolving …
How to deal with unauthorised absence
A guide explaining how employers should deal with unauthorised absence from work, including investigation steps, disciplinary considerations and …
Employee recording of internal meetings: HR guidance and best practices
Learn how to manage employee recordings of internal meetings with clear HR guidance to protect confidentiality, ensure fairness, …
Informal grievance resolution confirmation letter
Ensure consistent HR communication with this informal grievance confirmation letter template. Easy to customise for any workplace situation.
Letter informing employee of grievance outcome
Ensure consistent HR communication with this grievance outcome letter template, designed to outline decisions and appeal rights clearly.
Letter informing employee that colleague has raised grievance against them
Use this model letter to inform an employee that a colleague has raised a grievance against them, with …
Fair dismissal of employee who punched colleague after Christmas party
A case examining whether the dismissal of an employee who punched a colleague after a Christmas party was …
Dismissal of NHS worker for coming to work smelling of alcohol was unfair
An unfair dismissal case highlighting the risk of relying on allegations of misconduct without sufficient evidence that an …
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