When considering taking disciplinary action, your employer should investigate a matter before deciding whether there's a case to answer. During the investigation you may be invited to an interview, to answer questions about the allegation. After completing the investigation, your employer may invite you to a disciplinary hearing to consider the outcome. A disciplinary action may follow a disciplinary hearing, once a conclusion has been reached about any allegations concerning an employee's conduct or performance. Although, not all disciplinary hearings will lead to action being taken against an employee. There are a number of different courses an employer can take after holding a disciplinary hearing. Any decision made after a disciplinary hearing should be confirmed shortly afterwards, in writing, even if it has already been explained to you in person. If your employer has failed to follow a fair and reasonable process throughout the disciplinary hearing you may be able to take legal action against your employer as a result.