Acas has updated its guidance for employers wishing to commence disciplinary proceedings whilst social distancing and lockdown measures remain in place
They have also updated their guidance for employees wishing to raise grievances.
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Acas Say
“The law and Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures still apply during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This includes while social distancing and lockdown measures are in place.
The employer needs to decide if it would still be fair and reasonable to carry on with or start a disciplinary or grievance procedure while:
- people are on temporary leave because of coronavirus (on ‘furlough’)
- following social distancing and other public health guidelines, if they’re in the workplace
- people are working from home, and it would have to be carried out remotely
An employee can still raise a grievance if they’re working from home or are on furlough.”
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