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Disciplinaries & Grievances

Disciplinaries & Grievances

At Franklins Solicitors, our expert Employment Law team advises on all aspects of disciplinary and grievance procedures. Whether you are facing a workplace investigation, challenging an unfair process, or drafting policies as an employer, we ensure procedures are fair, compliant, and handled in line with the Acas Code of Practice.

At Franklins Solicitors, our expert Employment Law team advises on all aspects of disciplinary and grievance procedures. Whether you are facing a workplace investigation, challenging an unfair process, or drafting policies as an employer, we ensure procedures are fair, compliant, and handled in line with the Acas Code of Practice.

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We’re recognised as one of the most accredited firms in the Midlands, holding Lexcel and ISO 9001 accreditations. Our employment law specialists provide proactive advice and representation to both employees and employers, helping to resolve workplace disputes fairly and effectively.

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Understanding Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures

Employers should have properly drafted disciplinary and grievance procedures in place to set out how issues are addressed. Where no procedures exist, the employer must follow the Acas Code of Practice.

  • Failure to follow proper procedures does not make a dismissal automatically unfair, but may render the decision unreasonable.

  • Compensation at an Employment Tribunal can be increased by 10–25% if the Acas Code is not followed.

  • Fair and reasonable procedures are essential to ensure decisions are justifiable and defensible.

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Our Disciplinaries & Grievances Services

Our Employment Law team supports both employees and employers with:

  • Advising on Rights and Entitlements

  • Preparing for Disciplinary or Grievance Meetings

  • Representation in Negotiations, Hearings, or Employment Tribunal Claims

  • Assessing Whether Procedures Followed were Fair and Advising on Potential Claims

  • Drafting Policies for Employers that Comply with Current Employment Legislation and the Acas Code

Speak to our Employment Team

If you need advice about your rights at work or support with a dispute, we are ready to help.

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Sara Marshall

Associate Partner

Georgia Harris

Solicitor

Charlotte Dixon

Trainee Solicitor

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Why Choose Franklins Solicitors for
Disciplinary & Grievance Matters?

Specialist Advice

Clear guidance on both employee rights and employer obligations.

Strong Representation

Support during hearings, negotiations, and tribunal proceedings.

Policy Drafting Expertise

Helping employers create compliant, practical
workplace procedures.

Fairness Focused

Ensuring processes are reasonable and defensible in line with Acas standards.

Trusted Reputation

Decades of employment law experience, accredited by Lexcel and ISO 9001.

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Disciplinaries & Grievances FAQs

How can I prepare for a disciplinary or grievance meeting?2025-09-04T10:08:41+01:00

Gather relevant evidence, understand your rights, and consider seeking legal advice for effective representation.

What happens if the Acas Code is not followed?2025-09-04T10:08:25+01:00

Compensation awarded by a tribunal can be increased by 10–25%.

Does failure to follow procedure make a dismissal automatically unfair?2025-09-04T10:08:03+01:00

No, but it can make the decision unreasonable and affect the outcome at a tribunal.

What are the fair reasons for dismissal?2025-09-04T09:09:04+01:00

Employers must show that a dismissal was for one of five fair reasons: conduct, capability, redundancy, illegality, or some other substantial reason. Even then, they must also follow a fair and reasonable procedure.

What is constructive dismissal?2025-09-04T09:09:23+01:00

Constructive dismissal happens when an employee resigns because their employer has breached their contract or created intolerable working conditions. Although it is technically a resignation, the law may treat it as a dismissal caused by the employer.

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