The ACAS Code Of Practice
The ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures provides basic guidance to employers, employees and their representatives and sets out the main principles for handling disciplinary and grievance situations in the workplace. The Code does not apply to dismissals due to redundancy or the non-renewal of fixed term contracts on their expiry. The ACAS Code of Practice replaces the Code issued in 2009.
All businesses are required to provide written Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures and Policies to their employees.
Although the ACAS Code of Practice offer guidelines which are, in themselves, not legally binding, these guidelines play an important role within Employment Tribunals, in that a tribunal will consider whether the employer has followed the ACAS Code. If the employer fails to comply with the Code, the tribunal may adjust any awards made by up to 25% for unreasonable failure to comply.
The ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures contains the following sections:
- Foreword
- The Code of Practice
- Discipline
- Grievance
This document is also available under the Free Document folder.
This ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures is a locked document.
If you are using Microsoft Office 2003 or older, the template can be unlocked by clicking on the “Padlock” icon on the tool bar. To display the “Padlock” icon click on “View” and then “Toolbars”. From the “Toolbars” menu, select “Forms”.
Users of Microsoft Office 2007 must first click on the “Review” tab to reveal the “Protect Document” button. From the “Permissions” panel that opens, click on the “Stop Protection” button.
Once you have subscribed to the appropriate document folder click on the “Download Document” button below. You will be asked what you want to do with the file. It is recommended that you save the document to a location of your choice prior to viewing.
The ACAS Code Of Practice is part of Employment Documents. Just £35.00 + VAT provides unlimited downloads from Employment Documents for 1 year.