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Discipline and Grievance: overview

In this section you can find information on discipline and grievance, including information about procedures and standards of conduct.

Click on the headings below to read more information on the topic.

This section was revised and updated by the HR Services Partnership in April 2010.

Further information on discipline & grievance

Disciplinary investigation

The importance of undertaking a thorough, well conducted investigation.

Disciplinary meetings

Guidance on ensuring meetings are handled effectively and conducted in a fair and systematic manner.

Disciplinary procedure

Overview of the stages of disciplinary action, and recent changes in legislation.

Discipline and grievance checklist

Brief checklist to ensure you comply with best practice.

Discipline and Grievance: overview

Organisations should establish standards of conduct, set out in disciplinary procedures and reinforced by the organisation’s rules.

Discipline: Overview

Disciplinary procedures ensure compliance with an organisation's code of conduct.

Dismissal for poor conduct or performance

When and how to fairly dismiss an employee.

Example disciplinary procedure

Example actions which can be taken in the event of discplinary rules being breached.

Example grievance procedure

Example grievance procedure to be given to employees.

Grievance: overview

A grievance is an issue, complaint, concern or problem. An employee may have a grievance about issues that affect their well-being and ability to do their job effectively.

Gross misconduct

Overview of what constitutes gross misconduct.

Informal discipline

How to deal with minor breaches of discipline.

Sample rules of the organisation

Example rules for employees.

Suspension

When and how a suspension should be issued.

The right of appeal

How and when an employee can appeal disciplinary decisions.

Written warnings

Information on first and final written warnings and what they should include.

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