{"id":14945,"date":"2024-08-07T06:16:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T06:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=14945"},"modified":"2026-10-27T13:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T13:09:29","slug":"managing-new-allegations-during-a-disciplinary-investigation","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/resources\/hr-compliance\/disciplinary\/managing-new-allegations-during-a-disciplinary-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing New Allegations During a Disciplinary Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f85887e8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-929090b5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By <strong><strong>Tina Elliott<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When new allegations arise during a disciplinary investigation, it is essential for employers to manage them swiftly, fairly, and in full alignment with UK HR best practice. A thorough investigation must take place before any disciplinary hearing is held, ensuring the principles of natural justice are upheld. This means the employee is fully informed of the new allegations, given adequate time to respond, and provided a fair, unbiased hearing where all relevant information is considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For HR teams, handling new allegations, whether involving the same employee or others, requires a structured, compliant approach that minimises risk and maintains workplace integrity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our guide, we break down how to manage emerging issues effectively, including when to begin new investigations, how to communicate with employees, and how to stay aligned with the Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this guide, learn about:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Suspension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">New allegations concerning the same 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((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Managing New Allegations During a Disciplinary Investigation<\/h2>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 18px);\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> sign up to a HR and Compliance Centre subscription today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/uk\/quote\/?intcmp=hrcc-migrated-resource|quote|request-a-quote\" style=\"border-radius:25px\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column lnrs-hide-block-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary-gray);border-left-width:2px;padding-left:10px;flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained 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