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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…
Rules employers must follow when making staff redundant - consultations, notice periods, compulsory and non-compulsory redundancy and redundancy pay
Redundancy is when you dismiss an employee because you no longer need…
You should take steps to avoid compulsory redundancies, for example by:…
You can lay off an employee (ask them to stay at home or take unpaid…
Voluntary redundancy This is where you ask employees if they’d like to…
If you decide you need to make compulsory redundancies, you must: identify…
If you do not consult employees in a redundancy situation, any…
You must give staff notice and agree a leaving date once you’ve finished…
Employees you make redundant might be entitled to redundancy pay - this is…
If you make staff redundant, you may give them a ‘termination payment’.…
If you have to make redundancies, Jobcentre Plus can give you and your…
How employment contracts can be changed, problems with changes and breach of contract
How employers must handle written and verbal staff resignations, business transfers and redundancy pay
Disciplinary procedures your employer has at work - disciplinary hearings, appeals, suspension, dismissal and help and advice
Resignations, dismissals, disciplinaries and redundancy pay
How to take an employer to a tribunal: the hearing, what happens if you lose your case, how to appeal.
Employees' rights at work under fixed-term contracts - and what happens if a contract is renewed or ended
Whistleblowing - what it is, who to tell, what to expect and how to complain if you're treated unfairly
If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice
Getting a work reference from an employer either while in work or when applying for a new job – and what you can do if you think it's unfair.
Reporting a person who cannot work with children or vulnerable adults
When employers move, employees with mobility clauses, what happens with redundancies, compensation, disputes and company takeovers
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 18 April 2024.
Guidance you should consider when considering the employee shareholder employment status.
Fire safety in business and non-domestic premises: the responsible person, fire risk assessments, shared premises, new buildings, enforcement, appeals and penalties
Being made redundant - rights, statutory payments you're entitled to, notice periods and consultation, finding a job.
Disciplinary rules and procedures to deal with poor performance and conduct.
Legal rights for pregnant employees - including paid time off for antenatal appointments, maternity leave and pay, protection against discrimination and telling the employer about the pregnancy.
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