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Disciplinary procedures your employer has at work - disciplinary hearings, appeals, suspension, dismissal and help and advice
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Disciplinary rules and procedures to deal with poor performance and conduct.
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The Police (Discipline) Appeals Tribunal hears appeals against the findings of internal disciplinary proceedings brought against members of the police force. Police Discipline is a tribunal of the Home Office .
How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing
The review of the Committee on Standards in Public Life on the role of leadership in embedding an ethical culture in organisations.
What happens when shortcomings are found in MOT testing or operations, why disciplinary action may be taken against authorised examiners and testers, disciplinary points and how they're evaluated, when formal disciplinary action will be taken, making an appeal against cessation...
Dismissal is when your employer ends your employment - reasons you can be dismissed, unfair and constructive dismissal and what to do if you're dismissed
Statement by the Chair, Committee on Standards in Public Life, welcoming the new Ministerial Code.
Rules and guidance for prison staff on how to carry out a disciplinary hearing when a prisoner is alleged to have broken prison rules before 31 May 2024.
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