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Workplace Rights, Explained in Plain English

Practical guides written for employees in Scotland who are facing disciplinary, grievance, or dismissal issues.

How to Appeal a Disciplinary or Grievance Outcome (Scotland)

Step-by-step guide to appealing a disciplinary or grievance outcome in Scotland, including deadlines, hearings, and employment tribunal options.

10 April 2026

Unfair Dismissal in Scotland: What You Need to Know

A clear explanation of unfair dismissal rights in Scotland, when a dismissal may be unfair, and what options are available if you think you’ve been treated unfairly.

5 April 2026

Your Right to Be Accompanied at Work Hearings

Understand your legal right to bring a companion to disciplinary and grievance meetings in Scotland and why this protection matters under the ACAS Code of Practice.

25 March 2026

How the Grievance Procedure Works in Scotland

A practical guide explaining how workplace grievance procedures work in Scotland, what a fair process looks like, and what you can expect under the ACAS Code of Practice.

18 March 2026

Facing a Disciplinary Hearing? Here's What to Expect

Learn what happens during a disciplinary hearing in Scotland, how to prepare, and what a fair process should look like under the ACAS Code of Practice.

10 March 2026

Workplace Investigation Process (Scotland) - What Happens First?

Learn how workplace investigations work in Scotland, what happens during a disciplinary investigation, your rights, and what to expect before any formal hearing.

25 February 2026

The ACAS Code of Practice Explained Simply

Learn how the ACAS Code of Practice affects disciplinary and grievance procedures in Scotland and why following it matters for both employees and employers.

15 February 2026