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Misconduct and Disciplinary Action: A Step by step Roadmap

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Document updated: 15 Sep 2026

What the resource helps with

This roadmap helps you work through a conduct concern from the initial assessment through investigation, any formal disciplinary meeting, the outcome and appeal. It helps you identify the appropriate next step while keeping the process fair, proportionate and evidence-based.

What's included

A step-by-step roadmap covering protective measures and suspension, initial assessment, disciplinary procedures, investigation, deciding whether there is a case to answer, formal meetings, outcomes, appeals and situations requiring further advice.

When to Use the Resource

Use when an allegation or concern about an employee’s conduct arises and you need to determine the appropriate route through the disciplinary process.