Disciplinary Policy & Procedure - Reviewed: June 2026
In this section
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Scope
- 3. General Principles
- 4. Roles and Responsibilities
- 5. Procedure
- 6. Failure to Attend a Meeting
- 7. Misconduct and Gross Misconduct
- 8. Disciplinary Action
- 9. Time Limits for Written Warnings
- 10. Grievances Raised During a Disciplinary Case
- 11. Trade Union Officials
- 12. Criminal Charges and Cautions or Convictions Outside Work
- 13. Appeals
- 14. Keeping Records
- 15. Training and Support
- 16. Monitoring This Policy & Procedure
- 17. Ensuring Equality of Opportunity
- 18. The Role of the companion during the Disciplinary and Grievance Process
- 19. Disciplinary Procedure at a Glance
- 20. Supporting Guide for Witnesses
10. Grievances Raised During a Disciplinary Case
If, during the disciplinary process, an employee raises a grievance, the Departmental Director or their representative must consider whether it is appropriate to temporarily suspend the disciplinary process to deal with the grievance. Where the disciplinary and grievance cases are related it may be appropriate to deal with both concurrently. The suspension should not be unnecessarily protracted and should allow for the grievance to be dealt with as quickly as possible. Advice should be sought from a HR Business Partner and reference made to the ACAS Guide.