Landscapers
Disciplinary Process for Landscapers
Plain-English guidance on disciplinary process for UK landscapers and small business owners — what the law requires and how to handle it without making costly mistakes.
Real situations landscapers face
- —an operative using a ride-on mower they had not been authorised or trained to use.
- —a landscaper repeatedly disposing of chemical waste incorrectly against COSHH requirements.
- —an operative using the company van to collect personal items and run errands 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 landscaping employer
As a landscaping 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 landscaping businesses include: an operative using a ride-on mower they had not been authorised or trained to use, a landscaper repeatedly disposing of chemical waste incorrectly against COSHH requirements, an operative using the company van to collect personal items and run errands 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 landscaping 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 landscapers
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