Disciplinary Action Solicitor
Being subjected to disciplinary action by your employer can have far-reaching consequences. If you are accused of gross misconduct or incompetence, it may result in your dismissal and damage your future career prospects. It is therefore important to obtain legal advice from a specialist disciplinary action solicitor as early as possible so that you are able to present a comprehensive defence against any allegations against you.
Employer Disciplinary Procedures
Your employer is under a legal obligation to follow a fair and transparent disciplinary procedure, which must comply with the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary Procedures. They should also deal with any disciplinary issues promptly and consistently, hold any meetings with you without delay, undertake an investigation to establish the facts and inform you of the complaint against you. Then, they must invite you to attend a disciplinary hearing to allow you the opportunity to present your defence before any disciplinary sanction is imposed. They must also offer you the right to appeal against any formal decision, including any decision to dismiss you. You have a statutory right to be accompanied to any disciplinary or appeal hearing by a work colleague or Trade Union representative.
How We Can Help You With A Disciplinary Action
We can advise at every stage of the disciplinary process, from suspension through to the disciplinary hearing. We can also help you at the appeal stage and if you wish to raise a formal grievance against your employer.
We have extensive experience in handling disciplinary action by employers and can provide you with comprehensive advice on your options, including how to handle any disciplinary or appeal hearing. We can also advise you on any tribunal claims you may have against your employer, including any claim for unfair, constructive or wrongful dismissal and help you to negotiate a favourable severance payment.
Free, No-Obligation Telephone Consultation
We will always offer you a FREE, no-obligation telephone consultation followed by a reduced fixed fee meeting to give you comprehensive advice and support on your employment issues.
Flexible Contact Options
We can advise you either by telephone or at a face-to-face meeting at one of our offices in Kent: Ashford, Canterbury or Maidstone. We also offer out-of-hours and weekend appointments to help you to obtain early advice and support.
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Employee Services
Have you been subject to disciplinary action? Make A Free Enquiry Now.
Please contact Henry Doswell on 01233 722942, complete a Free Online Enquiry or email him at info@doswell-law.com for an initial no-obligation discussion.