Can I appeal a disciplinary decision at work?
How to appeal a warning or dismissal, what to say at the hearing and what happens to your job if you win.
Discipline & termination
Disciplinaries, dismissal, redundancy, notice and settlement agreements.
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Should I sign a settlement agreement?
Your employer is asking you to give up legal claims. Check what the offer buys, what you are owed anyway and which terms you can change before signing.
How long must I work to claim unfair dismissal?
A dismissal can be unfair because of its reason, its procedure or both. Check whether you qualify, which deadline applies and how to bring a claim.
Can I raise a grievance at work?
Missing pay, bullying or unfair treatment? Put your complaint to your employer in writing. Here is the Acas grievance procedure, what happens next and when to seek help.
Can I be made redundant while on maternity leave?
Your employer should consult before deciding, explain how you were selected and look for alternatives. Here is what to ask for, what you are owed and how to challenge the outcome.
Can I claim constructive dismissal if I resign?
Resigning does not prove your employer dismissed you. You need evidence of a fundamental breach and why it made you leave. Get advice before giving up your pay.
Can my employer change my contracted hours?
Your employer may owe you notice pay even if the dismissal was fair. We explain what you can recover, where to claim and which deadline applies.
How much statutory notice must I give, and what am I owed?
You usually have to work your agreed notice, but you can ask to leave sooner. Check what you owe, what your employer can deduct and how to protect your final pay.