Builders
Disciplinary Process for Builders
Plain-English guidance on disciplinary process for UK builders and small business owners — what the law requires and how to handle it without making costly mistakes.
Real situations builders face
- —a site worker repeatedly refusing to wear PPE after two previous verbal reminders.
- —a scaffolder failing to secure a lift properly, leading to a near-miss incident.
- —a driver using a company van for personal errands without authorisation on multiple occasions.
These are exactly the kinds of situations where getting the disciplinary process process wrong can lead to an employment tribunal claim.
What you need to know as a building employer
As a building employer, handling disciplinary process correctly is essential to avoid employment tribunal claims. UK employment law applies to all employers regardless of business size, and the consequences of getting the process wrong can be costly.
The situations that most commonly arise for building businesses include: a site worker repeatedly refusing to wear PPE after two previous verbal reminders, a scaffolder failing to secure a lift properly, leading to a near-miss incident, a driver using a company van for personal errands without authorisation on multiple occasions. Each of these requires a correct and documented process to protect your business.
This guide covers what you need to do as a building employer. For the complete step-by-step process, read the full guide linked below.
Read the full guide
We have a detailed article covering disciplinary process that walks you through every step of the process.
Read: Disciplinary Process — the complete guide →More guides for builders
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