Do's & Don'ts in Disciplinary Matters

DO

1. PREPARE CAREFULLY & THINK BEFORE YOU ACT
2. Look for and keep all your paperwork relating to your employment
3. After each meeting in the disciplinary process, ask for copies of the employer’s minutes of the meeting and correct them 
4. Read the disciplinary policy and also the ACAS Code of Practice
   
5. Seek expert advice at an early stage
   
6. Make inquiries of your union and any legal expenses insurer (LEI) that you might have cover for in respect of the legal costs in bringing a claim

DONT

1. PANIC
2. Don’t forget that if you are contemplating resigning with a view to avoiding future issues, this is often unlikely to result in your desired outcome
3. Don’t forget that tight time limits apply to bringing employment tribunal claims – in most cases 3 months
4. Don’t forget to record the basis of your grievance with your employer in your resignation letter and any earlier correspondence sent to it if you are contemplating a constructive dismissal claim
5. Don’t forget to identify to your employer witness who might help your case
6. Don’t forget to ask for more time if your employer tries to rush you into attending a disciplinary hearing and you have little time to prepare

Seek advice early, think before you act and don't not face a serious allegation alone-ever

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