Letter Rescheduling a Disciplinary Hearing

This Letter Rescheduling a Disciplinary Hearing is used where either the employee asks to change the hearing date or the employer needs to rearrange it.

The template includes optional wording for both situations.

When to Use This Disciplinary Hearing Rescheduling Letter

Use this letter where a formal disciplinary hearing cannot go ahead on the original date and a new date needs to be set.

It helps the employer confirm the revised arrangements clearly and keep the disciplinary process on track.

ACAS Code and Fair Disciplinary Procedure

The ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures sets out the principles for handling disciplinary matters fairly in the workplace.

If a tribunal upholds an employee’s complaint in a case where the Code applies, and finds that either party unreasonably failed to comply with it, compensation may be adjusted by up to 25%, either upwards or downwards.

Right to Be Accompanied at a Disciplinary Hearing

Employees are entitled to be accompanied at a formal disciplinary hearing by:

- a fellow worker
- a trade union official
- a trade union representative certified by the union as competent to accompany the worker

This letter reminds the employee of that right.

What the Letter Confirms About the Hearing

The letter also reminds the employee of the potential disciplinary sanctions that may follow.

It makes clear that no decision will be taken until the employee has had the opportunity to make representations at the hearing.

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