Terms that have recently become part of our day-to-day
vocabulary, including social distancing and remote working, must
now be considered when developing employment practices.
Disciplinary and grievance procedures are important areas
businesses must now reconsider. Not only do organisations need to
comply with local laws and practices, they must also determine how
to best to handle employee-related issues in a way that ensures the
safety of staff and protects the business from potential
liabilities that may not have been a consideration just a few
months ago.
The legal position
Laws and other rules relating to disciplinary and grievance
procedures vary by jurisdiction. In the EU, for example, businesses
often must account for any relevant collective bargaining
agreements or equivalent, in addition to applicable laws.
