Tue, 30 October 2018
Can you start a disciplinary procedure for an issue that has already been dealt with? Can you bring up historic misconduct? - Episode 110
What are your options with disciplinary action & double jeopardyIn this episode of the podcast I cover a listener question, which asks, how far back can you go with a disciplinary issue? and can you resurrect an issue that a previous manager dealt with informally but you now feel should have been dealt with as a formal disciplinary issue? In this episode I will cover:
Action Points
We offer training in respect of the correct ways to handle disciplinary processes and we can also review and advise on your procedures for you so please do get in touch if we can be of any assistance. Useful LinksSarkar v West London Mental Health NHS Trust 2010 Christou and another v London Borough of Haringey 2013 Williams v Leeds United Football Club
Please do leave any comments or observations you have on this case below. Please ensure that any comments are respectful to all views and opinions. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £180 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion - alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don't forget you can contact us by email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or miranda@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001 or 023 8098 2006
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Mon, 15 October 2018
A summary of the decision in the Supreme Court Discrimination case ofLee v Ashers Baking Company LimitedIn this episode of the podcast I cover with the high profile case which has become known as the 'Gay Cake' case, in which the Ashers Baking Company Limited refused to create and sell a cake to Mr Lee containing the slogan 'Support Gay Marriage'. Although not an 'employment' case it is relevant to the area of discrimination in employment. In this episode I will cover:
Action Points
We offer training on Equality and Diversity for staff and we can review your contracts, procedures and Handbooks for you so please do get in touch if we can be of any assistance. Useful LinksLee v Ashers Baking Company Limited - Supreme Court Judgement Masterpiece Supreme Court Case from Colorado - CNN news piece Please do leave any comments or observations you have on this case below. Please ensure that any comments are respectful to all views and opinions.
As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and support with settlement discussions and documentation. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £180 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion - alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don't forget you can contact us by email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or miranda@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001 or 023 8098 2006 Big thanks to Leslies Motors who have loaned us a new Kia Ceed to trial for the month - www.lesliesmotors.co.uk |
Tue, 2 October 2018
A guide to Wrongful Dismissal: What is it and when is it applicable?Following a suggestion by a podcast listener in this episode of the podcast I cover an overview of Wrongful Dismissal and summarise the information you need to know as an employer, business owner or HR professional. In this episode I will cover:
Action Points
Useful LinksBrandeaux Advisers (UK) Ltd and others v Chadwick [2010] EWHC 3241 (QB) Dunn v AAH Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 183 Williams v Leeds United Football Club [2015] EWHC 376 Neary and another v Dean of Westminster [1999] IRLR 288, Episode 46 – Farnan v Sunderland FC
As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and support with settlement discussions and documentation. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £180 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion - alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don't forget you can contact us by email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or miranda@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001 or 023 8098 2006
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