Disciplinary policy

1. Purpose and scope

1.1 RoS is committed to ensuring that its employees carry out their duties with integrity and in accordance with the Civil Service Code, (opens in new tab). The Disciplinary Policy outlines RoS’ approach to managing misconduct, including gross misconduct.

1.2 It aims to reinforce the expectation that all employees will maintain satisfactory standards of conduct throughout the course of their employment.

1.3 It also aims to provide a consistent, fair, and reasonable approach for managing misconduct, including gross misconduct.

1.4 The disciplinary policy applies to all employees at RoS.

1.5 This policy should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Disciplinary procedure.

2. Guiding principles

2.1 RoS expects every employee to conduct themselves according to high professional and ethical standards and in accordance with the Civil Service Code, (opens in new tab).

2.2 Where conduct falls short of these expectations RoS’ will seek to resolve minor misconduct informally. RoS will use the formal procedure where misconduct is more serious or where informal support has not achieved the standards of conduct expected.

2.3 Allegations of misconduct will be investigated promptly, and facts established objectively and fairly.

2.4 No disciplinary sanction will be issued without a thorough investigation, notification in writing and an opportunity for the employee to state their case.

2.5 Employees have the right to be accompanied at all formal stages by a RoS recognised trade union representative or work employee.

2.6 All employees involved in any disciplinary investigation or procedure must maintain confidentiality.

2.7 This policy complies with the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, (opens in new tab).

2.8 If any employee feels they have been treated unfairly because of the application of this policy, they have the right to raise a grievance.

3. Approval and review

3.1 This policy will be reviewed and approved by the Strategic People Authority  annually, unless earlier review is appropriate.