ACAS Code Of Practice

April 2009
Code of Practice 1

Disciplinary and grievance procedures

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Foreword

The Acas statutory Code of Practice on discipline and grievance is set out at paras 1 to 45 on the following pages. It provides basic practical guidance to employers, employees and their