ACAS has issued new guidance Disciplinary and grievance procedures during the coronavirus pandemic:
The guidance is at www.acas.org.uk/disciplinary-grievance-procedures-during-coronavirus . It says for example:
‘Going through a disciplinary or grievance procedure can be stressful in normal times, and employees might be facing other stressful circumstances at this time. Employers should give careful consideration to the health and wellbeing of employees when deciding whether and how to proceed at this time.’
The guidance also points up the need to consider whether, if a remote hearing by video is being considered, a disability might affect the person’s ability to use video technology, and any reasonable adjustments which might be needed.
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