Allowing staff the right to choose their companion in disciplinary meetings can help employers in the long run, says Victoria Russell
Employees have a
right to be accompanied to grievance and disciplinary meetings by a fellow employee or trade
union official.
Companions are entitled to
put the employee’s case, respond to any views expressed and confer with the employee during the meeting. They are not able to respond to questions on the employee’s behalf.
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must not treat them any less favourably because of their involvement. They are also allowed time off work to
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