Disciplinary & Grievance Essentials
This course walks managers and HR staff through the core steps of the Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, from investigating and informing in writing through to meetings, decisions and appeals. You will learn about the statutory right to be accompanied, why fairness, consistency and good records matter, and what can happen at a tribunal if the Code is not followed.
- Modules
- 3
- Duration
- About 20 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 8 questions from a bank of 12
Learning outcomes
- ✓Describe the key steps of the Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures
- ✓Explain the statutory right to be accompanied at disciplinary and grievance hearings
- ✓Plan and carry out a fair investigation and hearing
- ✓Recognise why consistency and a right of appeal are essential to a fair process
- ✓Keep clear, accurate and confidential records of each stage
Course contents
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Module 1: The Acas Code and fair process
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Investigations, hearings and accompaniment
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Decisions, appeals, grievances and records
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate