What's the importance of disciplinary hearings?

If you have been invited to attend a disciplinary hearing at your work for any kind of misconduct, you need to find out as much as possible from your employer about the process in advance of the hearing. Whilst disciplinary hearings can be a worrying experience for some, the more prepared you are and the more you know about the process, the higher the probability that the outcome will be successful. The risk you face if you are not prepared is that you may receive a formal warning, a sanction or even risk being dismissed from your job.

The disciplinary procedures in place will vary from employer to employer but you should ask your employer to provide you with any documentation which sets out the process in writing. If you need any assistance in preparing your case, our solicitors have experience in advising on disciplinary hearings and can help to guide you through the process.

Whilst solicitors will generally not represent you at disciplinary hearings themselves, you are allowed to be accompanied by either a colleague or a Trade Union representative. If after the hearing you have reason to believe that you were treated unfairly or that the procedure was not followed, you should seek advice from an employment solicitor, as there may be a way to appeal the decision that was taken.

If you have been invited to a disciplinary hearing at the work place and you would like to speak to a solicitor about your rights, Contact Law can put you in touch with a specialist solicitor in your local area free of charge so please call us at 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.