What is the purpose of disciplinary hearing?
John Hall
Updated on March 29, 2026
The purpose of the disciplinary hearing is to establish the facts surrounding the suspected misconduct. The employee should be allowed a full and fair opportunity to state their side of events, explain their conduct and state any mitigating factors.
What are disciplinary reasons?
The 11 most common issues raised at a disciplinary hearing
- General misconduct.
- Poor performance/capability.
- Poor timekeeping.
- Unauthorised absence.
- Misuse of email, internet or social media.
- Bullying and harassment.
- Theft or fraud.
- Health and safety.
Who should be in a disciplinary hearing?
You have the right to take someone with you to a disciplinary hearing, but you must tell your employer about this first. Your companion can be either: a colleague. a trade union representative.
What notice is required for a disciplinary hearing?
Depending on how complex the investigation was and how much information there is for you to consider, normally five working days’ notice for a disciplinary hearing is sufficient. You should also arrange for a note-taker to support you at the disciplinary hearing.
What is disciplinary problem?
Disciplinary Problem Facts Disciplinary problems: When students act out in a variety of ways, impacting those around them and their ability to learn. Disrespect, defiance, bullying, and aggression are the most common disciplinary problems. A dysfunctional home life can impact student behavior.
How long does a disciplinary last?
How long a disciplinary will be held against you depends on what the sanction is. For example, a first written warning could last six months, but a final one could last twelve months.
What happens after a disciplinary hearing?
After the meeting, your employer could decide: that no further action is necessary. to discipline you in some way, for example, give you a formal warning, ask you to improve your performance within a certain period of time, suspend you without pay, or demote you. to dismiss you.
What happens at a disciplinary hearing for an employee?
What happens in a disciplinary hearing. The hearing is the chance for both the employer and the employee to state their case. The employer, employee and employee’s companion should make every effort to attend. The employer should: explain the employee’s alleged misconduct or performance issue. go through the evidence.
Can you bring a companion to a disciplinary hearing?
The right to be accompanied By law, an employee or worker can bring a relevant person (‘companion’) with them to a disciplinary hearing. This is called ‘the right to be accompanied’. The employee should tell their employer as soon as possible who they want to be their companion so arrangements can be made in good time.
What should I expect at a disciplinary meeting?
This disciplinary meeting (normally called a ‘hearing’) should be at a reasonable time and place. At the hearing your employer should: explain the complaint against you. go through the evidence. give you a chance to tell your side of the story.
What are the reasons for a disciplinary action?
This information on reasons for disciplinary action is taken from the 2013 XpertHR survey on discipline and grievance. The research, published on XpertHR, looks at the discipline and grievance procedures of 166 employers.
