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How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing
Dismissal is when you end an employee’s contract. When dismissing staff,…
You must have a valid reason for dismissing an employee. Valid reasons…
Even if you think you’ve dismissed someone fairly, they could still claim…
Employees can only claim unfair dismissal if they’ve worked for a…
You can dismiss an employee if: they’re incapable of doing their job to…
Sometimes an employee may have to stop working because of long-term ill…
During the dismissal procedure, make sure you act fairly and reasonably.…
Dismissal is when your employer ends your employment - reasons you can be dismissed, unfair and constructive dismissal and what to do if you're dismissed
Dismissal is when your employer ends your employment - they do not always…
There are some situations when your employer can dismiss you fairly. Not…
In certain situations, you may be able to take legal action if you’re…
If you’re threatened with dismissal (or are dismissed) you can get help…
Whistleblowing - what it is, who to tell, what to expect and how to complain if you're treated unfairly.
You’re a whistleblower if you’re a worker and you report certain types of…
You can tell your employer - they may have a whistleblowing policy that…
You can take a case to an employment tribunal if you’ve been treated…
Disciplinary rules and procedures to deal with poor performance and conduct.
Disciplinary procedures your employer has at work - disciplinary hearings, appeals, suspension, dismissal and help and advice
The information clients, principal designers, principal contractors and accountable persons need to keep.
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
Rules employers must follow when making staff redundant - consultations, notice periods, compulsory and non-compulsory redundancy and redundancy pay
How employment contracts can be changed, problems with changes and breach of contract
What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities
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