The introduction on 1st October 2004 of statutory disciplinary and grievance procedures under the Employment Act 2002 is one of the most important developments in employment law in recent years. Written by experts in the field, this book is an invaluable guide for lawyers and HR professionals. It provides practical guidance on how to deal with the changes, including: how to conduct disciplinary investigations and procedures, how to deal with employee grievances, and how to manage performance reviews and appraisals.
It also includes guidance on redrafting existing HR manuals on disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance reviews, equal opportunities, and discrimination. This title adopts a very practical approach to the changes in employment law, highlighting common pitfalls, and giving hints and advice on how to avoid them.