Discipline & Grievance
Discipline and Grievance handling can be difficult and time consuming. The impact on the organisation of mishandling discipline or grievances when they arise can range from risking costly tribunal claims to impacting negatively on employee relations and morale.
We can guide you through the necessary disciplinary and grievance procedures to ensure you comply with your statutory obligations. We can provide independent, unbiased chairing of disciplinary and grievance hearings and appeals. We also offer support, guidance and training for line managers in the handling of disciplinary and grievance situations.
Our consultants have:
- An in-depth understanding of the legal framework
- Experience of being members of employer panels/appearing for clients at tribunals
- A full understanding of what needs to be documented and investigated
- Experience of handling sensitive situations
In addition to disciplinary and grievance, we have a wealth of experience in dealing with complex employee issues such as:
- Bullying and harassment allegations against line managers and more senior directors
- Discrimination claims against managers
- Sickness absence cases, both short term and long term, including cases covered under the Disability Discrimination Act
- Managing dismissals for misconduct, capability or redundancy
- Managing and negotiating compromise settlements
We can offer support on an ongoing basis, or as individual cases arise, as per the clients requirements.
