LRD guides and handbook September 2015

Disciplinary and grievance procedures - a practical guide for trade union reps

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Chapter 7

Asking for an adjournment 


[ch 7: page 45]

Ask for a brief adjournment if the member becomes distressed or angry. Ask for a longer adjournment (rescheduling to a later date, if necessary) if new evidence is sprung on the member, to allow enough time to respond properly. 


The Acas Code says that management should not introduce new charges or allegations if an employee has not been given prior notice and the chance to consider the evidence and prepare their defence. 



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