Running a Disciplinary Hearing

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About Course

A step-by-step guide for managers who need to chair a disciplinary hearing. Following the Acas Code of Practice, it covers preparing the invitation, the right to be accompanied, running the meeting fairly, deciding a proportionate outcome, confirming it in writing and handling appeals.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course summarises the Acas Code of Practice and guidance for Great Britain as at October 2026. Always follow your organisation’s own procedure and take HR advice.

What Will You Learn?

  • Prepare a clear, fair invitation to a disciplinary hearing Apply the statutory right to be accompanied correctly Chair the hearing and weigh the evidence fairly Choose a proportionate outcome and confirm it in writing with appeal rights

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Before the hearing
  • The right to be accompanied
  • Chairing the hearing
  • Deciding the outcome and appeals

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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