What To Do If An Employee Fails To Return Company Property Upon Termination
What should you do if an employee fails to return company property upon termination? If a departing employee fails to return company equipment, such as a laptop or mobile phone you have supplied to them for their role, it can cause a significant cost to your business. We outline below the best precautions to take […]
Unfair Dismissal
Employees with at least two years’ service are protected against unfair dismissal and can bring a claim to the employment tribunal. Therefore, it is important that you understand how to dismiss employees fairly to protect your business from the risk of costly claims. Who can bring an unfair dismissal claim? Only employees with at least […]
Can You Dismiss An Employee For Refusing To Wear A Face Mask?
Breach of Employment Contract
Breach of employment contract happens when an employer or employee fails to comply with the terms of the employment contract. We outline below the most common types of breaches and the potential claims that they can trigger. What is a ‘breach of contract’? A breach of contract occurs when either an employer or employee fails […]
Right To Be Accompanied
Employees have a statutory right to be accompanied by a work colleague or trade union representative at formal disciplinary and grievance hearings. We outline below what this right entails and the obligations you must fulfil as an employer to avoid the risk of potential claims. When does the right to be accompanied apply? The statutory […]
How To Negotiate Settlement Agreements With Confidence
What Is A Protected Conversation?
Employment law can be something of a minefield, and it’s always beneficial to understand how specific legal regulations and scenarios could impact your business. For HR teams and company owners, the prospect of being accused of unfair dismissal is daunting, even if you have followed best practice and acted fairly. Claims can drag on for […]
NHS Trust HR Manager Unfairly Dismissed
Last month, an accomplished HR manager at a ‘mega-merged’ NHS trust won her claim for unfair dismissal. The trust was restructuring as part of Mid and South Essex University Hospitals Group. This result is in spite of the fact that the manager, Cathrona Leeke of Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust failed to apply for […]
What Is Gardening Leave?
Gardening leave Gardening leave is a business term that is often surrounded by ambiguity but is actually fairly easy to understand and comprehend. When utilised under the right circumstances, it is a tool that can be used by the employer to protect their business interests during the transitional phase of losing an employee.Still a little […]
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 to the unethical, all of which fall short of the standards set out in company terms and conditions of employment. Gross misconduct can include events that happen not only at […]