Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary UK legislation governing employment rights, including disciplinary procedures, unfair dismissal, and employee protections
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and requiring equal treatment in workplace procedures, including disciplinary matters
Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures fundamental rights are respected in workplace procedures, including right to fair hearing and privacy
Data Protection Act 2018: Governs how personal data must be handled during disciplinary proceedings, including record-keeping and confidentiality
ACAS Code of Practice: Statutory guidance on handling disciplinary situations and grievances at work, failure to follow can lead to increased compensation
ACAS Guide to Discipline and Grievances: Detailed practical guidance expanding on the Code of Practice with examples and procedures
Right to Accompaniment: Statutory right for employees to be accompanied by a trade union representative or work colleague at disciplinary hearings
Reasonable Adjustments: Legal requirement to make appropriate accommodations for disabled employees during disciplinary procedures
Fair Procedure Requirements: Legal principles ensuring disciplinary procedures are conducted fairly, including proper investigation and right to respond
Appeal Rights: Employee's right to appeal against disciplinary decisions and requirements for handling appeals
Natural Justice Principles: Common law principles requiring fairness in decision-making, including right to know case against you and right to be heard
Internal Policies Compliance: Requirement to ensure disciplinary notice aligns with company's own policies and procedures
