Derek Eccleston's concise guide provides a clear picture of the purpose and the process of the disciplinary procedure. This toolkit approach contains invaluable information and includes clear checklists and sample letters to help guide managers and supervisors through the minefield of employment rights, explaining what to do and how to do it.

Contents: Introduction; The Basic Requirements. Disciplinary Procedure in Operation: Gross misconduct - suspension from work; Investigation; Informal verbal warning; Formal disciplinary action; Details of the allegation; The right to be accompanied; The disciplinary hearing; The decision; Expired warnings. Appeals; Criminal Offences and Proceedings; Records and Data Protection; Summary Dismissal; Constructive Dismissal; Statutory Guidance. Appendices: Policy A - sample disciplinary procedure; Policy B - sample capability/performance procedure. Sample Letters: Suspension from work; Notification of an investigatory meeting; Confirmation of no action following an investigatory meeting; Notification of a disciplinary hearing; Confirmation of no action following a disciplinary hearing; Formal verbal warning; First written warning; Final written warning; Confirmation of dismissal with notice; Confirmation of summary dismissal for gross misconduct; Notification of a disciplinary appeal hearing; Confirmation of the outcome of a disciplinary appeal hearing. Checklists: Formal or informal warning?; Preparation for a disciplinary hearing; Carrying Out a Disciplinary Hearing; Contents of a formal warning letter; Carrying out an Investigation; Poor Performance Checklist; Qualifying Periods for Unfair Dismissal. Index.