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Disciplinaries and grievances for employers

Handling workplace disciplinaries and grievances is never easy, but how you manage these processes can have a lasting impact on your team, your culture, and your business’s legal risk.

At Owen White Catlin, we help employers approach misconduct, performance concerns, and employee complaints with clarity and confidence — ensuring you meet your obligations and reduce the risk of costly disputes.

A fair and lawful process matters

Whether you're addressing underperformance, misconduct, or a complaint raised by an employee, following the correct procedure is essential. Failure to do so can lead to claims for unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, or discrimination, especially if the process is rushed, inconsistent, or poorly documented.

We provide expert legal support at every stage of the disciplinary and grievance process to help you:

  • Investigate concerns appropriately and confidentially
  • Draft legally sound letters and outcome reports
  • Conduct hearings and appeals fairly and within policy
  • Assess risk when deciding outcomes or sanctions
  • Handle related issues such as suspension, sick leave, or whistleblowing

Practical advice, tailored to your business

Our solicitors offer commercial, real-world advice. We can review your existing policies, advise on complex cases, or provide step-by-step support where needed. Whether you’re dealing with a one-off issue or repeated patterns of behaviour, we help you protect your business while treating employees fairly and professionally.

Talk to our employment solicitors today

Our team combines employment law expertise with an understanding of the pressures business owners and managers face. We give employers the tools and advice to deal with disciplinaries and grievances proactively, reducing the likelihood of tribunal claims and supporting a more resilient workplace culture.

We’re here to help. For clear, practical advice tailored to your business, contact our employment law team today. Call your nearest office or use our online enquiry form to get started.