In a recent case (YMCA Training v Stewart) it was held that an employer could send the ‘Step 1’ letter to an employee prior to an ‘investigatory’ meeting without the need to send a further letter prior to the ‘disciplinary’ meeting.

Furthermore, the employer can announce the decision on a penalty immediately following the ‘Step 2’ meeting. We would however, always recommend for evidence purposes that there is always a ‘Step 3’ letter issued following the ‘Step 2’ meeting.

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