Draft Code of Practice on Workplace Discipline and
Grievances
Employers should be aware that the government
have published a draft code of practice for consultation on the
matters of discipline and grievances in the workplace. The
revised code aims to save money and time spent on the current
disciplinary and grievance procedures by facilitating quicker
and easier dispute resolution with the workplace.
The code has been amended to reflect the changes to workplace
dispute resolution outlined in the Employment Bill 2007-2008,
which overhauls existing statutory dispute resolution procedures. The
Bill received its first reading last year, and Royal assent is
expected by the summer of 2008.
The new code seeks to avoid long-term dispute processes by implementing
a short-term code of practice that can be followed by both employers
and employees. The consultation process will last until
25th July 2008.
