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Disciplinary

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  1. 1. Procedure
  2. 2. Guidelines
  1. 3. Documents

Documents

Process flowcharts

  • Process flowcharts [pdf]

Checklists and forms

  • Checklist 1 - Interviewing employees and witnesses [pdf]
  • Checklist 2 - Role and responsibilities of the investigating manager [pdf]
  • Checklist 3 - Tips on questioning witnesses [pdf]
  • Disciplinary Hearing format and conduct form [doc]

Standard letters

  • Confirmation of allegations letter [docx]
  • Invite to investigation meeting letter- individual [docx]
  • Invite to investigation meeting letter- witness [docx]
  • Outcome of investigation letter [docx]
  • Investigation report template [docx]
  • Invite to disciplinary hearing [docx]
  • Outcome of disciplinary hearing letter [docx]

Other template letters/documentation used in the process will be provided by Human Resources as required.

Online tutorial

A 15 minute introduction to the disciplinary procedure.

Take the tutorial In the Learning Management System


Document control

  • Last reviewed: 31 May 2011
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Procedure

  • Application and scope
  • General principles
  • Informal procedure
  • Formal procedure
  • Investigation
  • Disciplinary hearing
  • Formal levels of disciplinary sanctions
  • Appeals
  • Appendix A: Examples of misconduct/gross misconduct
  • Appendix B: Authority to take disciplinary action

Guidelines

  • Application and scope
  • General principles
  • Informal procedure
  • Authority to act
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Investigation
  • Formal procedure hearings
  • Appeals

Documents

  • Process flowcharts
  • Checklists and forms
  • Standard letters
  • Online tutorial

HR procedures

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  • Dismissal on grounds of illegality or some other substantial reason
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Policies and guidance

  • Appointments, contracts and leavers
  • Attendance, leave and absence
  • Employee benefits
  • More

Need help?

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hr-enquiries@york.ac.uk

01904 32 4835

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