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Employers' Guide to HR
Disciplinary, Grievance & Dismissal
This zone provides advice, guidance and procedures relating to dealing with disciplinary and grievance issues. You will also find template policies and letters which you can customise for your own use.
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A step by step Guide to Dealing with a Disciplinary Procedure
The following advises on how to handle a potential disciplinary situation.
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A step by step guide to dealing with a Grievance
Even in well- run Companies there are disagreements, and a grievance procedure is the means by which employees can discuss matters that are giving them cause for concern.
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Can An Employee Cross-Examine Witnesses At A Disciplinary Hearing?
Santamera v. Express Cargo Forwarding [2002] Miss Santamera was dismissed for gross misconduct following a disciplinary hearing regarding bullying fellow colleagues.
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Constructive Dismissal
This dismissal is defined by the Employment Rights Act 1996, where it confirms that an employee may terminate the contract either with or without notice by reason of the employer's conduct.
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Fair And Unfair Dismissal
Legislation concerning unfair dismissal was first introduced in the Industrial Relations Act and subsequently re-enacted in the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act (TULRA) 1974. It is now contained within the Employment Rights Act 1996.
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Glossary Of HR Terms
A description of terms used in the HR arena.
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Managing Poor Performance
Having the skill-set and competence to manage poor employee performance is an essential capability of any line manager who wants to maximise individual and team performance.
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Right To Accompaniment
Since 2000 workers have had the statutory right to be accompanied at a disciplinary or grievance hearing. This right to representation was implemented under the Employment Relations Act 1999.
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Summary Dismissal
Summary dismissal may occur when an employee acts in such a way that their actions will constitute a serious breach of the contract.
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Wrongful Dismissal
A complaint of wrongful dismissal is very different to that of unfair dismissal which is based on statute. Wrongful dismissal arises from contract law which is based on the common law.
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