ACAS 5.3 COURSE STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE
SOLUTION TESTED QUESTIONS 2026
COMPLETE STUDY SHEET VERIFIED
CONTENT
⩥ When did the current Code of Practice come into effect? Answer: 11
March 2015.
⩥ What does the Code of Practice not apply to? Answer: Dismissals due
to redundancy or the non-renewal of fixed-term contracts on their expiry.
⩥ What can employment tribunals do if an employer fails to follow the
Code? Answer: They can adjust any awards made by up to 25% for
unreasonable failure to comply.
⩥ What should employers and employees do to resolve disciplinary and
grievance issues? Answer: They should seek to resolve issues informally
first, and if that fails, consider using an independent third party.
⩥ What is recommended for keeping track of disciplinary or grievance
cases? Answer: Employers should keep a written record of any
disciplinary or grievance cases they handle.
, ⩥ What is the role of the Acas guidance booklet? Answer: It provides
more detailed advice and guidance on dealing with disciplinary and
grievance situations.
⩥ What should be included in the rules and procedures for handling
disciplinary and grievance situations? Answer: They should be specific,
clear, and developed with input from employees and their
representatives.
⩥ What is the first step in dealing with disciplinary situations according
to the Code? Answer: Establish the facts of each case through necessary
investigations.
⩥ What should employers do before making any decisions in a
disciplinary process? Answer: Inform employees of the basis of the
problem and give them an opportunity to respond.
⩥ What rights do employees have during formal disciplinary or
grievance meetings? Answer: Employees should be allowed to be
accompanied by a companion.
⩥ What is a key principle that should be followed in disciplinary and
grievance processes? Answer: Fairness and transparency.
SOLUTION TESTED QUESTIONS 2026
COMPLETE STUDY SHEET VERIFIED
CONTENT
⩥ When did the current Code of Practice come into effect? Answer: 11
March 2015.
⩥ What does the Code of Practice not apply to? Answer: Dismissals due
to redundancy or the non-renewal of fixed-term contracts on their expiry.
⩥ What can employment tribunals do if an employer fails to follow the
Code? Answer: They can adjust any awards made by up to 25% for
unreasonable failure to comply.
⩥ What should employers and employees do to resolve disciplinary and
grievance issues? Answer: They should seek to resolve issues informally
first, and if that fails, consider using an independent third party.
⩥ What is recommended for keeping track of disciplinary or grievance
cases? Answer: Employers should keep a written record of any
disciplinary or grievance cases they handle.
, ⩥ What is the role of the Acas guidance booklet? Answer: It provides
more detailed advice and guidance on dealing with disciplinary and
grievance situations.
⩥ What should be included in the rules and procedures for handling
disciplinary and grievance situations? Answer: They should be specific,
clear, and developed with input from employees and their
representatives.
⩥ What is the first step in dealing with disciplinary situations according
to the Code? Answer: Establish the facts of each case through necessary
investigations.
⩥ What should employers do before making any decisions in a
disciplinary process? Answer: Inform employees of the basis of the
problem and give them an opportunity to respond.
⩥ What rights do employees have during formal disciplinary or
grievance meetings? Answer: Employees should be allowed to be
accompanied by a companion.
⩥ What is a key principle that should be followed in disciplinary and
grievance processes? Answer: Fairness and transparency.
