Mon, 26 October 2015
The third instalment of a 6 part mini series focusing on Unfair DismissalEpisode 3: How to ensure the decision to dismiss is reasonableIn this weeks' episode of the podcast I tell you all about the second test for a fair dismissal, the reasonableness test. This is the third of 6 episodes that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with dismissals and what constitutes a fair dismissal. In this episode I will cover:
Action PointsEnsure anyone assigned to deal with a disciplinary investigation and the disciplinary hearing in your organisation listens to this episode. Helpful Links
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Sat, 17 October 2015
The second instalment of a 6 part mini series focusing on Unfair DismissalIn this weeks' episode of the podcast I bring you the five potentially fair reasons for dismissing an employee. This is the second of 6 episodes that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with dismissals and what constitutes a fair dismissal. In this episode I will cover:
Action PointsCheck what your staff handbook says about gross misconduct and ensure it includes what you consider to amount to gross misconduct in your organisation. Helpful Links |
Fri, 9 October 2015
Episode 1: What is Unfair Dismissal?This weeks' episode of the podcast is an introduction to the law regarding unfair dismissal. This is the first of 6 episodes that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with dismissals and what constitutes a fair dismissal. In this episode I will cover:
Action PointsWhenever you are considering dismissing an employee regardless of their length of service you should ensure that as a minimum you communicate the reason for termination to the employee. Employees have rights for automatic unfair dismissal in certain circumstances regardless of their service length and communicating the reason to them is likely to minimise the risk of drawing the wrong inference as to why. Helpful LinksIntroduction to Constructive Unfair Dismissal: Episode 18 |
Fri, 2 October 2015
This weeks' episode of the podcast features the case of Mr Thompson, a bus driver, against his employer the London Central Bus Company. Mr Thompson was subject to disciplinary action which he alleged was as a result of his association with other employees who had performed a 'protected act' under the Equality Act. In this episode I will cover:
HR Best Practice TipThe HR tip of the week is about communication. It's not always about the volume of communication, but the method and thinking twice before sending that email! Helpful LinksThompson v London Central Bus Company Ltd - Employment Appeal Tribunal
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