Abstract:
,,Disciplinary action” can take many forms. It should be seen primarily as a corrective measure, aimed at preventing further misconduct or poor performance. Sometimes, an employer might need to raise more serious concerns with an employee. In these cases, the employer may wish to commence “disciplinary action”. To be lawful, disciplinary action must be fair and reasonable in all the circumstances. There are two aspects to this: the employermust have good reason for the dismissal or disciplinary action, and the employer must follow a fair process in reaching and implementing its decision.