Our team of Employment solicitors are very experienced in advising on every step of the disciplinary and grievance process.
The fair and effective management of disciplinary and grievance procedures can assist in avoiding claims against the business, for example, for unfair dismissal and discrimination.
In situations where a complaint from an employee arises, we will assist you in identifying a potential grievance and will advise you on the best possible way to resolve the complaint, whether this is to attempt an informal approach in the first instance, or whether a more formal approach is desirable.
We will assist you in handling overlapping grievance and disciplinary procedures and in dealing with the common situation of employees raising grievances as a delay tactic during the disciplinary process.
Fair handling of employee grievances is likely to lead to employees feeling like their complaints have been taken seriously and that they have been listened to.
As a result, this can lead to a more contented workforce and a reduction in the risk of constructive dismissal claims against the business.
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Grievance and Disciplinary Policies & Procedures
As a starting point, employers should ensure that they have clear and comprehensive policies and procedures in place and that these policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently.
Our team is highly proficient in drafting and advising on the implementation of disciplinary and grievance procedures. These policies and procedures inform employees of the behaviour expected of them and of the consequences for them of not reaching the required standards in the workplace.
The grievance procedure gives employees a form of internal redress in situations where they feel disgruntled or where they need to bring a workplace concern to your attention.
We can draft your internal policies and procedures for you and can guide you through how these should be fairly applied in the workplace.
Should a disciplinary situation arise, we will advise you in terms of an appropriate investigation process.
We will draft all correspondence for you, including invites to meetings and appeal meetings.
Our grievance and disciplinary specialists will provide you with bespoke advice and guidance on how to conduct these meetings with employees and witnesses to assist with ensuring that you ask the most appropriate questions.
We will advise you on potential disciplinary outcomes and the risks associated with each option, for example a successful unfair dismissal claim against the business. Your appointed legal expert will draft disciplinary outcomes with you, for example disciplinary warnings or letters confirming dismissal.