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Misconduct Reporting Toolkit for UK Employers
Avoid unfair dismissal claims and stay HR compliant.
When an employee reports misconduct, your next move matters. Handle it poorly, and you risk legal action, reputational damage, or costly tribunal claims.
Our free Misconduct Reporting Toolkit gives you everything you need to manage these situations fairly, lawfully, and confidently.
Designed for UK SMEs, HR teams, and business owners, this toolkit helps you respond the right way from the first report to the final outcome.
What’s Included?
- The 7-Step Employer Response Framework
- Editable Misconduct Reporting Form
- Investigation Log & Retaliation Checklist
- Sample Outcome Letter
- Legal pitfalls to avoid
Why You Need It
Employees are legally protected when they report harassment, discrimination, bullying, or unethical conduct.
If your business dismisses or penalises them unfairly, even by accident, you could face an unfair dismissal claim.
This HR compliance toolkit helps you:
- Stay compliant with the Employment Rights Act 1996
- Protect your business from legal risk
- Build a speak-up culture where employees feel safe reporting concerns
Need Expert HR Support?
Whether you’re managing a live case or reviewing your policies, we’re here to help. We support UK SMEs with practical, legally sound HR solutions so you can lead with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
This toolkit is designed for UK SMEs, HR managers, and business owners who want to confidently handle employee misconduct reports while staying legally compliant.
Yes! The toolkit is completely free to download. No hidden charges. You’ll also have the option to book a free 30-minute HR consultation or claim one free online training course for your business.
Yes. All guidance aligns with UK employment law, including the Employment Rights Act 1996 and ACAS best practices. However, we always recommend seeking personalised legal advice for complex or high-risk cases.
Yes, all templates in the toolkit are fully customisable.
The Investigation Log Template is provided in Google Docs format. Just click “File > Make a copy” to save your own editable version. From there, you can update it for your internal use and download it as a Word or PDF file.
The Misconduct Reporting Form is in PDF format. You can download it and edit it using free tools like Adobe Acrobat, PDFescape, or Smallpdf to add your company name, logo, or case details.
Each template is designed to help you adapt the toolkit to your organisation’s tone, policies, and procedures.