The Challenge
Dealing with employee disciplinaries is one of the most stressful parts of running a business.
Emotions can run high, and you may be worried about:
- Saying or doing the wrong thing
- Escalating the situation unnecessarily
- Tribunal risks and legal costs
- The impact on team morale
You don’t have to face it alone.
How LighterHR Helps
At LighterHR, we make the disciplinary process clear, fair, and manageable. We’ll guide you step by step so you can feel confident that you’re acting lawfully, protecting your business, and treating employees with respect.
Our support includes:
- Acting as a trusted sounding board before difficult conversations
- Drafting letters, documentation, and scripts in plain language
- Guiding you through each meeting or stage of the process
- Helping you balance commercial needs with empathy and fairness
- Managing the process for you if you’d prefer to step back
Managing Disciplinaries with Clarity and Confidence
Facing disciplinary matters is rarely easy for an SME. Whether it’s performance issues or misconduct, leading a fair and compliant process can feel overwhelming.
At LighterHR, our role is simple: help you handle disciplinaries calmly and clearly—so you protect your business, support your people, and act legally every step of the way.
Levels of Support
Choose the level of support that fits your needs:
Advisory – we’re on the phone or email to give you confidence and direction.
Guided – we draft documents and talk you through each step.
Fully Managed – we handle the process end-to-end so you can focus on running your business.
Why SMEs Trust Us
Plain-spoken, commercial advice – no jargon, just clear steps
CIPD-qualified consultants with years of SME experience
Compliance assured – all processes aligned with ACAS guidelines
Calm, human approach – because HR is about people, not just policies
Client Story
“Lighter HR have provided us with invaluable HR advice. They are supportive, approachable and have a very thorough and methodical approach.”
Rosie O’Callaghan
Co-founder & Director
Key Questions
What if I haven’t followed the process correctly so far?
Don’t worry — we can help you get things back on track and minimise risk.
What if the employee raises a grievance or goes to tribunal?
We’ll support you through next steps and help reduce exposure to claims.
Can you provide documents and scripts?
Yes — we’ll create everything you need, but always explain in plain English so you feel confident using them.
Take the Next Step
Disciplinary situations rarely get better if left alone. With the right support, you can resolve issues quickly, fairly, and without unnecessary risk.