Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary UK legislation governing employment rights, including unfair dismissal provisions and disciplinary procedures
Equality Act 2010: Key legislation ensuring protection against discrimination during disciplinary processes based on protected characteristics
Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fundamental rights are respected during disciplinary procedures, including right to fair hearing
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing how personal data must be handled during disciplinary proceedings, incorporating GDPR requirements
ACAS Code of Practice: Statutory code providing practical guidance on handling disciplinary situations in the workplace
ACAS Guide to Discipline and Grievances: Detailed guidance document explaining best practices for managing disciplinary procedures
Fair Dismissal Requirements: Legal requirements for ensuring dismissals are fair, including proper process and reasonable grounds
Right to Accompaniment: Statutory right for employees to be accompanied at disciplinary hearings by a trade union representative or work colleague
Appeal Rights: Employee's right to appeal against disciplinary decisions and requirements for handling appeals
Record Keeping Requirements: Legal obligations regarding maintaining accurate records of disciplinary proceedings and outcomes
Employment Tribunal Precedents: Relevant case law and decisions from employment tribunals that shape disciplinary procedure requirements
Internal Policies Compliance: Requirement to ensure disciplinary action aligns with company's internal policies, procedures and employment contracts
