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Acas Code Disciplinary Procedures Quiz

October 24th, 2009

Try our quick quiz to see how much you know about disciplinary procedures under the new Acas Code.

A new Acas disciplinary procedure came into force on April 6, 2009 (Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance).

Try our quick quiz to test your knowledge on how to follow the new Acas Code disciplinary and dismissal procedure. There are 10 questions. Answers and explanations are at the end.


The Acas Code of Practice applies to all dismissals.



If an employer does not follow the Acas Code of Practice, a dismissal is automatically unfair.



The Acas Code of Practice applies in all disciplinary situations.



Employers do not need to investigate if the employee is ‘caught in the act'.



There is no absolute right to be accompanied at a disciplinary hearing.



The companion can answer questions on behalf of the employee at the disciplinary hearing.



Employers should allow an appeal if the employee is not happy with a disciplinary sanction.



The same person can hear an appeal as made the original decision.



Suspending an employee while an investigation is carried out is best practice.




There is no limit on how much compensation can be adjusted if the Acas Code of Practice is not followed.





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