Disciplinary Documents

The disciplinary process includes:

• Informal disciplinary action
• Formal disciplinary action (verbal, written and final written warnings)
• Disciplinary dismissal (after warnings or due to gross misconduct)
• Disciplinary appeals

It is essential that all actions, decisions, formal warnings and dismissals comply with statutory disciplinary and dismissal legislation in order for an employers to avoid employment tribunals. Accurate records of all disciplinary warnings are essential - without appropriate documentation, employment tribunals could awards substantial penalties.

Most Popular Letters and Forms

Verbal Warning Confirmation
Communicate a verbal warning to an employee and improvements required.
Written Warning Letter
Communicate and document a written warning to an employee.
Informal Warning Letter
Communicate an informal caution to an employee about conduct, behaviour or poor performance issues.
Dismissal for Gross Misconduct
Dismiss an employee for gross misconduct (disciplinary dismissal without notice)

The documents within this section are aimed at helping an employer manage activities associated with disciplinary and disciplinary appeal matters, including:

• informally dealing with minor performance or conduct matters such as poor performance, minor conduct breaches, time-keeping and attendance issues
  
• investigating disciplinary matters prior to making a disciplinary decision
• inviting employees, in writing, to attend formal disciplinary hearings prior to making a disciplinary decision
• giving employees sufficient time prior to formal disciplinary hearings to prepare for the meeting and arrange to be accompanied at the hearing, should they wish
• giving employees the opportunity to explain their point of view and any mitigating circumstances at all formal disciplinary hearings
  
• confirming, in writing, the outcome of all formal disciplinary hearings and any disciplinary penalty applied (including verbal warnings)
  
• giving employees the right to appeal against formal disciplinary decisions and penalties
• inviting employees, in writing, to attend a disciplinary appeal hearing, and investigation  matters raised, prior to making and communicating a disciplinary appeal decision
• compliance with the UK Disciplinary and Dismissal Procedures (DDP)

Related Topic

Grievance Documents