LRD guides and handbook September 2015

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

Chapter 1

Disciplinary sanctions under the Code


[ch 1: page 7]

Employers must act consistently and proportionately when imposing any disciplinary sanction. Except in cases of gross misconduct, nobody should be dismissed for a first incident of misconduct. In cases of capability (performance), employees should be given enough time and appropriate support to be able to improve.