Facing disciplinary action in the workplace can be an extremely stressful time. No matter what the disciplinary action is concerning it is important to realise that you, as an employee of a company, have certain rights and your employer has certain obligations in regards to these rights.
Within the first two months of commencing employment an employee is entitled to a written statement outlining their role, wages and any relevant information concerning pension schemes and disciplinary procedures in the event of an issue in the workplace. If an issue does arise in the workplace there are formal procedures which must be adhered to concerning any potential notice of dismissal.
If you feel that you have been unfairly treated in a disciplinary action within the workplace, or unfairly dismissed, you can take a case against your employer to an employment tribunal. These tribunals can hear a variety of workplace related cases such as breach of contract, unfair dismissal and discrimination in the workplace.
There is no charge involved with taking a case to an employment tribunal. However, you may incur fees if you seek legal representation which is always advisable as they will know precisely the law surrounding your claim.
It is important to realise that in the event the tribunal believes that you, the employee, has acted unreasonably during the case they can actually order you to pay costs. It is therefore always advisable to try and sort out the matter amicably with your employer before resorting to an employment tribunal. Solving the matter in a more informal setting is often the best for all parties.