Use this guide if you have received a letter inviting you to a disciplinary meeting or hearing. You need the invitation letter, any evidence the employer has sent, your contract or staff handbook and your employer's disciplinary policy. This is general information; for serious cases, get advice from ACAS, a trade union or an employment solicitor.
Step by step
Read the letter and understand the allegations
Check the invitation clearly states what you are accused of, the possible outcome, the date and time, and your right to be accompanied. Under the ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, your employer should tell you the allegations in enough detail to prepare and give you copies of the evidence they intend to use. If anything is missing, ask for it in writing straight away: 'Please send me copies of the evidence you intend to rely on at the meeting.'
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