Employment rights
Disciplinary
The formal process an employer follows when it believes an employee's conduct, or sometimes performance, falls short, which can end in a warning or dismissal. You have the right to be accompanied to a disciplinary hearing by a colleague or union representative.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works in the UK, not legal advice. Rules change, so check your own situation. For free, impartial advice on work rights, try Acas. Disclaimer.
You'll hear it as
He's been invited to a disciplinary hearing on Thursday.
Why it matters to you.
Ask for the evidence in advance, take someone with you, and take notes. The process has to be fair as well as the outcome.
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