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Unfair Dismissal: The Disciplinary Process

Unfair Dismissal

  Are you required to suspend a disciplinary procedure when an employee raises a grievance? 

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.

Podcast references

Jinadu v Docklands Buses Ltd [EAT]

ACAS Code of Practice

If you have a question that you would like answered in the podcast please send me an email to alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or leave a comment below.

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