Conducting Disciplinary Hearings

Managing fair and effective disciplinary hearings in compliance with employment law

Course Overview

This course provides managers and HR professionals with the skills and knowledge to conduct fair, structured and legally compliant disciplinary hearings. Learners will explore the ACAS Code requirements, hearing preparation, conducting the hearing, considering sanctions, communicating outcomes and managing appeals. The course helps organisations reduce employment tribunal risk while handling disciplinary matters professionally.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the legal framework and ACAS Code requirements for disciplinary hearings
• Prepare thoroughly for a disciplinary hearing
• Chair or participate in a disciplinary hearing effectively and fairly
• Apply the correct standard of proof and reach defensible decisions
• Determine and communicate appropriate disciplinary sanctions
• Manage the appeal process fairly
• Reduce employment tribunal risk through procedurally fair practice

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)