Disciplinary Matters and Grievances

Specialist employment legal support and advice for businesses on dealing with employee complaints, disputes and disciplinary matters.

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Practical, proactive help for businesses managing a workplace disagreement

Handled incorrectly, workplace conflict could lead to unfair dismissal and/or discrimination claims. Early legal advice could be all you need to stop matters from escalating.

Our specialist employment solicitors advise on all workplace disputes, whether it is responding appropriately to a complaint or grievance from an employee or dealing effectively with an employee’s conduct and performance.

We always recommend contacting us at the outset of any potential disagreement to ensure any appropriate steps are taken in a timely way.

Our team will provide practical, proactive advice on the legal requirements which arise in disciplinary and grievance matters as well as guidance on how to conduct an investigation, a grievance meeting and a disciplinary meeting. In addition, we can assist you with instructing HR consultants to carry out grievance and disciplinary investigations, if required.

Talk to us as soon as possible if you have a complaint, dispute or disciplinary matter. Our employment legal team in St Albans, Harpenden and Luton will make sure you take the right steps to protect your interests.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Experts in the field of Employment Law, the Team has the depth of knowledge and experience to provide detailed and informed advice no matter the complexity of the issue. Quick to respond, even if your main contact is not available, the wider Team enables the Company to always provide timely advice. The regular updates regarding changes to employment law are always well received and provide early advice on how to manage questions from staff. – Legal 500, 2025

Always prepared to take stock of all sides of an issue, we are then provided with well thought through and informed advice. Written drafts are always of a very high standard, clear and to the point. The speed of delivery is also excellent and you can always be assured that they will respond within a short period if not immediately available. – Legal 500, 2025

Very experienced team with a range of expertise, they are very considerate with their advice. Always very knowledgeable and able to apply the advice in a professional but practicable manner with full transparency in dealing with difficult situations. Always open communication on billing with the ethos of full commitment to the client by the entire team.

Individuals in the firm all have excellent subject knowledge and therefore provide excellent advice. Someone is always available when needed and communication on their availability is strong. We are never left with unresolved issues, they will always deliver what is promised – Legal 500, 2024

They are always happy to help, explain and ensure that as a client I feel empowered to make business critical decisions and relay information to those within the business in an informed way. No question is ever a stupid question, the team that we use as a part of our work are like an extension of our business and always have our best interests at heart.

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