Handling disciplinary matters or managing poor performance is key to any successful business. However, not only can it be very time-consuming for a business, there are also many pitfalls for the unwary, which can lead to potential discrimination, whistleblowing or constructive dismissal claims.

We support employers by providing practical guidance on how to conduct a process fairly and efficiently, so that you achieve your aims. Our work often involves:

•  Preparing ‘steps plans’ for client to ensure they have a clear overview of the process, and legal requirements.

• Advising on the requirements of procedural fairness established by case law, and set out in the Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.

• Drafting or reviewing investigation reports and preparing letters, emails or meeting scripts to ensure that key issues are considered and that the threat of litigation is minimised.

• Advising on appropriate outcomes, and risk mitigation strategies.

 We can also help you take proactive steps to ready the business for handling disciplinary or performance matters. For example, we can:

• Prepare or update internal policies to ensure they are relevant for your business and give you as much flexibility and control over the process as possible.

• Train your staff on how to identify issues which need to be addressed formally, and how to investigate and otherwise navigate a disciplinary or performance improvement process.

In essence, we can guide your business through any complex disciplinary or performance management process and help you achieve your aims.

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