Disciplinary

A disciplinary investigation will normally take place when an employee is suspected of misconduct and would normally be used as a fact-finding exercise to establish whether or not any further action is required.

We understand how stressful the investigation process is; we're here to help and can assist you by reviewing and discussing any allegation and by working with you to ensure you prepare the best you can to respond to the case against you.

It is generally permitted and acceptable for your employer to suspend you from work with pay for a short period of time whilst they carry out an investigation into an allegation of misconduct or some other disciplinary issue against you.

Castle Associates can assist you by reviewing, evaluating, and discussing the evidence against you; to advise you on how to question and challenge the case against you; prepare a comprehensive response to any allegation; to highlight concerns you may have and make every effort to ensure you get a fair and reasonable hearing.

A disciplinary hearing is a formal meeting in which the case discussed and a decision is made as to whether or not any formal disciplinary action will be taken.

We're here to help and can assist you at every stage of the process; whether it is informally or by providing an official Trade Union representative to accompany you and fight your case. We will review, evaluate and discuss the evidence against you; question and challenge the case against you; prepare a comprehensive response to any allegation; highlight concerns you may have, and make every effort to ensure you get a fair and reasonable hearing.

All employees have the right to appeal a decision made following a disciplinary meeting, in line with the ACAS code of practice.

We can help you to identify the grounds for appeal, review and challenge the reasons why the decision was taken, request evidence from your employer if you believe it will help, fully prepare for the appeal hearing, and present your case.