This Checklist provides a high-level overview of the issues that a manager should consider when conducting a disciplinary hearing. It is for general guidance only, and regard should be had to the employer’s own code of conduct and disciplinary and dismissal procedure.

For more detailed information on how to prepare for and conduct a disciplinary hearing, see Practice Notes: How to plan and prepare for a disciplinary hearing and How to conduct a disciplinary hearing. See also Dismissal—misconduct checklist for employer [Archived].

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   Preparation

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      Carefully consider the company's code of conduct and disciplinary and dismissal procedure

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      Ensure compliance with the Acas Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance, and consider the Acas guidance: Discipline and grievances at work (July 2020)

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      Review the investigation report

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      Write to the employee prior to the hearing informing them that there is to be a disciplinary hearing (see Precedent: Letter—disciplinary procedure (2): to employee requesting attendance at hearing) and providing them with information on:

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         the date, time and place of the hearing (which must