Venue:
Leonardo Hotel
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Date:
28/05/2025
Time:
09:30 - 16:00
Price:
£325.00 per person
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* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if numbers exceed this or for more details about the training session.

Managing discipline and grievance (face to face)


Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Acas wrote the Code of Practice on discipline and grievance. Employers are required to follow the code of practice when dealing with disciplinary and grievance matters. Where dismissal is an outcome, and a claim is made, a Tribunal will consider how closely an employer follows the code. 

Managing discipline and grievance procedures in the right way can help employers to:

  • explore and resolve underlying issues
  • build positive working relationships
  • improve engagement and productivity
  • avoid conflict and legal action

During this training you’ll develop your knowledge of the Acas code. You’ll also learn how to apply good practice based on a real-life case study that runs throughout.

Who is this best suited to?

Anyone who wants to understand how discipline and grievance works practically.

This training would be especially suitable for:

  • line managers
  • team leaders
  • business owners
  • trade union reps

No previous experience is necessary, although attendees may wish to access our e-learning prior to the session.

What will I learn from this training?

The Acas Code of Practice on discipline and grievance procedures including:

  • informal discipline and rules
  • basic principles of investigation
  • what to consider if you’re thinking about suspending someone
  • the right to be accompanied
  • how to hold a disciplinary hearing and decide an outcome
  • handling grievances effectively
  • appeal hearings
 By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
  • define discipline and grievance
  • apply the Acas Code of Practice to disciplinary and grievance scenarios
  • describe the grievance meeting process
  • plan for a disciplinary meeting
  • recommend appropriate disciplinary sanctions

Key course information

Trainer led – face to face

Duration - 6 hours/full day

The training session will include:

  • case studies
  • polls/quizzes
  • group discussion

Attendees will also receive:

  • a digital certificate
  • a handout containing useful links
  • a copy of the PowerPoint slides  
  • a workbook

We aim to make our training accessible for everyone. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know on your sign-up form.

Run this training for your organisation

This course can also be provided in-house. We can also tailor the programme to suit your precise organisation needs. To speak to our customer services team about your requirements call 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

Does your organisation need more than training?

Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.