Disciplinary and grievance procedures | Acas

A disciplinary procedure is used by an employer to address an employee's conduct or performance. A grievance procedure is used to deal with a problem or complaint that an employee raises.

Formal grievance procedure: step by step

What should happen when an employee raises a formal workplace grievance.

Disciplinary procedure: step by step

The steps an employer should take to deal with a disciplinary issue.

Investigations for discipline and grievance: step by step

The steps an employer should take to investigate a disciplinary or grievance issue.

Appealing a disciplinary or grievance outcome

What you can do if you think your disciplinary or grievance outcome is not right.

Capability procedures

What happens if an employee's performance or attendance at work needs to be reviewed.

Disciplinary and grievance procedures during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Deciding if a disciplinary or grievance procedure can still be carried out fairly during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Dismissals

Fair and unfair dismissal, dismissals with and without notice, and constructive dismissal.

Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures

The Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures is the minimum an employer should follow for handling these issues in the workplace.

Acas guide to discipline and grievances at work

Download the Acas guide to discipline and grievances at work.