Disciplinary & Grievance Procedure template
Formal procedure aligned to the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures (statutory minimum). Covers warnings, investigation, hearings, appeals, and gross misconduct. Reduces employment tribunal exposure.
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A disciplinary and grievance procedure sets out how an organisation handles concerns about conduct or performance, and how staff can raise complaints. It promotes consistency and fairness in difficult situations. Following a clear, fair process helps resolve issues and reduces the risk of disputes.
Who needs one: Any employer that needs fair and consistent procedures for handling conduct and complaints.
What a strong disciplinary & grievance procedure covers
- Scope and types of disciplinary issues covered
- Informal resolution and investigation steps
- Disciplinary hearings and possible outcomes
- How employees can raise a formal grievance
- The right to be accompanied at meetings
- Appeals process and record-keeping
Regulations and frameworks this aligns to
PolicyKit references the standards relevant to your jurisdiction when it generates your disciplinary & grievance procedure.
- Acas Code of Practice
- UK guidance from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service on fair handling of disciplinary and grievance situations at work.
- Employment Rights Act 1996
- The core UK statute setting out individual employment rights, including unfair dismissal, redundancy, and the right to a statement of employment particulars.
Frequently asked questions
What should a disciplinary & grievance procedure include?
A robust disciplinary & grievance procedure sets out scope, roles and responsibilities, the specific controls or procedures involved, and how compliance is monitored and reviewed, mapped to frameworks like acas, era-1996. PolicyKit structures all of this automatically based on your business.
Is this legal advice?
No. PolicyKit generates AI-assisted professional templates and starting points, not legal advice. Every document should be reviewed with qualified legal and compliance counsel before use.
Can I tailor it to my country?
Yes — PolicyKit tailors each document to your jurisdiction, including UK, EU, United States, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and more.
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