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Disciplinary Rules

Overview
Disciplinary Rules are essential to any company that hopes to set standards and motivate and manage its staff.

An employer with 20 or more employees is required to advise his employee about any Disciplinary Rules that apply to their employment. Employers with fewer than 20 employees must not be coaxed into believing that they are exempt from the need to have Disciplinary Rules on account of this quirk in the law. No. Its just that they do not have to notify their staff about them in the Statement of Particulars or Contract of Employment. How confusing!

Moreover the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures (Sept 2000 edition) obliges ALL employers to comply with the Code's recommendations when drawing up Disciplinary Rules, Disciplinary Procedures and Grievance Procedures.

If an employee is dismissed for an alleged breach of a rule, an Employment Tribunal will almost certainly want confirmation that the rule was brought to the attention of the employee and that a proper Disciplinary Procedure was followed throughout the disciplinary process.

It is important too that Disciplinary Rules are relevant to the company's operational and business needs.

Most businesses have peculiarities and requirement that are particular to them and these need to be reflected in the rules. For example, retail outlets will almost certainly want their rules to reflect the need for employees to strictly follow the established cash handling procedures.

How We Can Help You
We can draw up Company Rules and Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure that will conform to the Code of Practice, and which will be designed to match the management structure and culture of the company. Senior management will be closely consulted throughout the drafting process. (See also details of our Personnel Pack).

Cost
The cost for drawing up a set of Disciplinary Rules is £75, (ex VAT), payable in advance.

Contact Us

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  1. Phone on: 01895 639418
  2. E-mail to: enquiries@thepersonneldepartment.co.uk
  3. Click Here to access the Enquiry Form. Then complete and Submit the Form.

A Personnel Manager will contact you, normally within 24 hours. There is no obligation and this initial consultation is free.

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