We are pleased to present the latest edition of our newsletter. In this issue, we focus on legal instruments for disciplining employees across the ILLN member states, including most European Union countries, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Disciplinary measures constitute an important aspect of labour law, enabling employers to address misconduct and ensure compliance with workplace rules and standards.

Although the legal framework, available sanctions, and procedural requirements vary between jurisdictions, disciplinary measures generally seek to balance the employer’s managerial authority with the employee’s right to fair treatment and protection against disproportionate sanctions.

In many European countries, disciplinary procedures are regulated by statutory provisions, collective agreements, internal workplace policies, and case law, often imposing specific requirements regarding due process and employee rights.

This newsletter provides a comparative overview of how employee disciplinary measures are regulated and applied in selected ILLN jurisdictions. It examines, among other issues, the types of disciplinary sanctions available, procedural obligations imposed on employers, employees’ rights of defence, and the legal consequences of unlawful disciplinary action.

This cross-jurisdictional perspective highlights both shared principles and key differences in approaches to workplace discipline across Europe.

We hope you will enjoy reading this edition.