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From April 2009 the Dispute Resolution Regulations will be repealed and replaced with a more workable regime in practice.

This will mean businesses need to ensure an alternative person conducts the investigation to the one Chairing the meeting or hearing the appeal.

ACAS has produced a new code of practice on discipline and grievance which will be taken into account by the Tribunals when considering relevant cases.  As an employer, you need to think about:

·        Reviewing your disciplinary and grievance procedures so they  

         are compatible with the new Law

·        Identifying where a more relaxed and informal approach to 

         dealing with problems at work may be appropriate

·        Training your managers in how to deal with problems at an

         early stage which could stop them from escalating