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What Is Gross Misconduct?
Gross misconduct is a serious act of misconduct by an employee which can justify their dismissal without notice. It includes behaviours, ranging from the unprofessional
The Last Straw Argument
Constructive dismissal is when an employee resigns in response to their employer’s conduct. There are many things which can give rise to a constructive dismissal
Worker Wins £22k At Tribunal
A care worker recently won a £22k unfair dismissal claim after it was determined that a council’s investigation had not been thorough enough before dismissing
Unfair Dismissal Claim Rejected For Arriving A Day Late
An employment tribunal rejected an unfair dismissal claim after it was submitted one day too late. Wendy Suddes was released from her role as the
Employee Wins £230,000 After Being Unfairly Dismissed
One of the UK’s most high-profile energy companies has been ordered to pay a former employee £230,000 as a result of unfair dismissal. Scottish and
Custom and Practice Advice Guide for Employers
What is ‘Custom & Practice’? Not all of the terms and rules of employment are formalised and cemented through employment contracts. For these unofficial factors,
Constructive Dismissal Advice Guide for Employers
Constructive Dismissal Constructive dismissal describes when employees resign in response to a serious breach of contract by their employer which undermines the employment relationship. If
Bank Holiday Entitlement
Do You Have To Offer Paid Leave On Bank Holidays? All employees of a business are entitled by law to 5.6 weeks of annual leave,
Bereavement & Compassionate Leave Guide
compassionate leave When an employee experiences a bereavement, employers might decide to allow for compassionate leave. When someone experiences the loss of someone close to
A Guide To ACAS
ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Services) is a non-departmental government body with the aim of improving business practices and working life. They do this through
Suspending An Employee
Reasons For A Suspension An employee suspension refers to a situation in which a worker is still employed, but is asked not to attend your
How To Increase Staff Loyalty
new research in building employee loyalty Historically, it was assumed that the way to build employee loyalty was to encourage good working relationships, treat staff
What Does the Online Tribunal Database Mean for Employers
Business Reputation Business owners and company directors know that reputation is everything. It’s a companies reputation that allows them to secure the long-term business of
Is a Suspension a Neutral Act?
In many situations, the decision to suspend an employee in the event of misconduct is often the immediate reaction. However, the knee-jerk response may not
How To Deal With Staff Who Are Always Late
Employee Lateness Occasionally employees will be late for work. Whether this is due to a family situation, public transport issues or simply they overslept. These
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