Mixed
2026
If you're facing a disciplinary, your employer has to tell you clearly what you're accused of, and let the companion you bring actually speak on your behalf.
A settlement agreement is not legally binding until you've had independent legal advice on it. Here is exactly who can give that advice, who pays for it, and the ACAS alternative.
Employer-favourable
2011
A serious possible outcome, like being barred from your profession, does not by itself give you a right to legal representation at an internal disciplinary; what counts is whether that hearing effectively decides the later barring question.
Employee-favourable
2009
When a disciplinary outcome could effectively end your career in your profession, you may have a right to legal representation that goes beyond the usual internal rules.
