Unfair Dismissal: The Disciplinary Process

 

In this episode of the podcast I bring you details of a recent case decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal about unfair dismissal and the process of dismissal. The appeal in this case involved various questions, importantly including whether or not a disciplinary process should be suspended whilst a related grievance is investigated.

In this episode you will learn

• Whether a disciplinary procedure should be suspended pending a grievance outcome
• About the best practice for disciplinary procedures
• Why a delay in this case between decision and appeal led to a confusion of the issues
• When you should seek advice

HR Best Practice Tip

The HR tip of the week is about dealing with disciplinary appeals and procedures, and I recommend that, where possible, you have a senior member of staff who is not involved in the investigation or early stages of the disciplinary.