The employer must carry out an investigation to get as much information as they can before deciding on disciplinary action.
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Formal grievance procedure - Step 3: Responding to a grievance
How employers should deal with a formal grievance. This includes investigating, keeping records, setting up a meeting, and the option of mediation.
Acas guide to discipline and grievances at work
Download the Acas guide to discipline and grievances at work.
Research and commentary
Research and discussion from Acas to help shape the future of work.
Performance management
Advice for employers on procedures to follow to maintain and improve the performance of their workforce.
Flexible working
Advice on flexible working requests, working from home, and hybrid working.
Dismissal and re-engagement (fire-and-rehire): a fact-finding exercise
Findings from a fact-finding exercise by Acas into the use and prevalence of fire and rehire practices.
Strikes and industrial action - The law on industrial action
The different types of official and unofficial action, who can take part, balloting rules and employee rights under industrial action law.
Changing your employees' contracts - Proposing changes
Advice for employers on their legal responsibilities to inform when proposing employment contract changes.
Accessibility statement for the Acas website
Accessibility statement for the main Acas website.