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Disciplinary problems in the workplace involve unacceptable behaviour, improper conduct or poor performance by an individual (or group of individuals) which an employer believes may require action, of some sort, to be taken. This may range from the minor – an oral warning, to the most serious – dismissal.
Disciplinary problems in the workplace involve unacceptable behaviour, improper conduct or poor performance by an individual (or group of individuals) which an employer believes may require action, of some sort, to be taken. This may range from the minor – an oral warning, to the most serious – dismissal.
It’s impossible to list every type of behaviour which may be treated as a disciplinary problem as this will depend upon the context, such as the type of employer, the employee’s job and the circumstances in which the problem has arisen.
However, illness or ill health should not generally be regarded as a disciplinary matter but, dealt with under separate capability procedures.
Some broad examples of disciplinary issues are:
See our article for examples of breach of data protection act by employees.
Disciplinary issues should be dealt with in accordance with an employer’s disciplinary procedure which is usually set out in the staff handbook or, may be found in the employment contract itself.
If an employee is dismissed for disciplinary reasons and a correct procedure has not been followed, they may have an unfair dismissal claim if they have over two years’ employment.
In any disciplinary situation, there are certain principles which an employer should follow:
We can help you tackle disciplinary problems with confidence. We will make sure that the process is handled formally, openly and according to disciplinary policy so that your business is fully protected against claims.
Our expert employment law solicitors will ensure that you follow all the correct procedures and that you can prove fair treatment throughout the disciplinary process.
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