Employment Law & HR Update Event

14th January 2016 at The Point, Eastleigh.

5pm for 5:30pm start

£4.75 per ticket

Get your ticket today at wwww.adviceforemployers.co.uk/events

 Employment Law & HR Update Event

14th January 2016 at The Point, Eastleigh.

5pm for 5:30pm start

£4.75 per ticket

Get your ticket today as they are limited.

www.adviceforemployers.co.uk/events 

 Employment Law & HR Update Event

14th January 2016 at The Point, Eastleigh.

5pm for 5:30pm start

£4.75 per ticket

Get your ticket today as they are limited.

 Employment Law & HR Update Event

14th January 2016 at The Point, Eastleigh.

5pm for 5:30pm start

£4.75 per ticket

Get your ticket today as they are limited

www.adviceforemployers.co.uk/events

 Employment Law & HR Update Event

14th January 2016 at The Point, Eastleigh.

5pm for 5:30pm start

£4.75 per ticket

Get your ticket today as they are limited.

The final instalment of a 6 part mini series focusing on Unfair Dismissal

Episode 6: Listener questions answered about disciplinary issues & unfair dismissal

In this weeks' episode of the podcast I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions from Employers about how to deal with disciplinary issues and how to avoid a claim for unfair dismissal. This is the final of 6 episodes that 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:

• What to do if an employee fails to attend a disciplinary hearing
• What to do if an employee is signed off sick during the disciplinary process
• My suggestion on how you should handle matters if an employee asks to be accompanied at the hearing by someone other than a trade union rep or work colleague
• How to handle things if you have a small business and you are the only person able to deal with the investigation process and disciplinary hearing
• How you should deal with the expiry of a Fixed-Term Contract
• What procedures apply to the expiry of a Fixed-Term Contract

Action Points

Sign up to my email list at www.adviceforemployers.co.uk to get a copy of the 10 tips for dealing with a disciplinary procedure for misconduct allegations.

Helpful Links

Employment Rights Act 1996 

ACAS Code of Practice

The fifth instalment of a 6 part mini series focusing on Unfair Dismissal

Episode 5: What is the compensation that an employee can be awarded if successful with a claim for unfair dismissal?

In this weeks' episode of the podcast I will tell you what the compensation could be for an employee who is successful in a claim for unfair dismissal and the other lesser used remedies. This is the fifth 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:

• What the remedies are for unfair dismissal.
• What the difference is between an order for reinstatement and an order for re-engagement.
• How compensation for unfair dismissal is calculated.
• What the 'Basic Award's is.
• What the 'Compensatory Award' includes.
• What the Statutory Cap means.
• How causation effects compensation for unfair dismissal.
• What a Polkey deduction is.
• How the employees contributory fault can reduce compensation.
• What will happen if an employee has been claiming state benefits.
• Why an employee must try to mitigate their loss.
• Why employers should consider all of these issues in their defence and in producing evidence.

Action Points

If you receive a claim against you in the Employment Tribunal you should get advice to help to mitigate your losses.

Helpful Links

Employment Rights Act 1996 

ACAS Code of Practice

 Employment Law & HR Update Event

14th January 2016 at The Point, Eastleigh.

5pm for 5:30pm start

£4.75 per ticket

Get your ticket today as they are limited.

Would you like advice about your situation?

Appointments are available on the telephone or via Skype throughout the UK.

Alternatively I offer face to face appointments on the Isle of Wight, in Eastleigh, Southampton, Fareham, Portsmouth, Winchester and surrounding areas in Hampshire.

 The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.

The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.

The fourth instalment of a 6 part mini series focusing on Unfair Dismissal

Episode 4: Your guide to the ACAS Code of Practice

In this weeks' episode of the podcast is a run down of the requirements of the ACAS code of practice. This is the fourth 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:

• What the purpose of the ACAS Code of Practice is
• The background to the Code of Practice
• What the essential elements of the Code of Practice are
• When the ACAS Code is applicable
• What the consequences are of failing to follow the Code
• Why you should have it in mind when dealing with conduct, performance and some other substantial reasons
• What you need to do to fairly investigate alleged conduct
• What you need to consider before dismissing an employee

Action Points

Ensure anyone assigned to deal with a disciplinary investigation and the disciplinary hearing in your organisation listens to this episode and downloads an up to date copy of the ACAS code of practice. 

Check your contracts and procedures to ensure that your disciplinary procedure is not contractual.

Helpful Links

Employment Rights Act 1996 

ACAS Code of Practice

 Employment Law & HR Update Event

14th January 2016 at the Point, Eastleigh.

5pm for 5:30pm start

£4.75 per ticket

Get your ticket today as they are limited.

Would you like advice about your situation?

Appointments are available on the telephone or via Skype throughout the UK.

Alternatively I offer face to face appointments on the Isle of Wight, in Eastleigh, Southampton, Fareham, Portsmouth, Winchester and surrounding areas in Hampshire.

The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.

The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.

The third instalment of a 6 part mini series focusing on Unfair Dismissal

Episode 3: How to ensure the decision to dismiss is reasonable

In 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:

• What the test for reasonableness is in accordance with the Employment Rights Act 1996
• The two elements of a reasonable dismissal, Procedure and Substantive Fairness
• What the fundamentals are for a reasonable dismissal decision
• The different reasonableness and procedural requirements for each of the potentially fair reasons
• What the range of reasonable responses test is
• What you need to do to fairly investigate a conduct allegation
• What you can do if you have more than one 'suspect' in an allegation of misconduct
• How to deal with performance issues in order to fairly dismiss an employee for poor performance
• What you need to consider before dismissing an employee

Action Points

Ensure anyone assigned to deal with a disciplinary investigation and the disciplinary hearing in your organisation listens to this episode.

Helpful Links

Employment Rights Act 1996 

BHS v Burchell 

 Employment Law & HR Update Event

14th January 2016 at the Point, Eastleigh.

5pm for 5:30pm start

£4.75 per ticket

Get your ticket today as they are limited.