Dismissal

How to Manage an Unfair Dismissal Claim

Let’s take a look at how to comply with the new laws on unfair dismissal, and how to manage a claim raised against your business.

When is it Appropriate to Dismiss an Employee After Illness?

If an employee is off sick consistently, or has a long-term illness that stops them from doing their job, then you can end their contract of employment.

What Are Capability Procedures and Why Are They Important?

Sometimes, an employee will not meet the standards set by you. This can be because of many reasons, so always investigate the situation before taking any action.

What Constitutes Wrongful Dismissal?

In this guide, we'll discuss wrongful dismissal claims, how to avoid a breach of contract, and what the law says.

How to Navigate Dismissal During Probation

How do you proceed if your employee doesn't pass their probation? What's the best way to handle a dismissal? Read this guide to find out the steps to follow.

How to Identify Constructive Dismissal in the Workplace

In this guide, we'll discuss what constructive dismissal is, actions that may lead to it, and how a tribunal could award your employees.

Employee unfairly dismissed for Gross misconduct wins over £5k at tribunal

The catalyst for this case was an email received from a customer, asking to change an appointment. The claimant felt that the customer had previously been rude on the phone. They intended to forward an email about the change of appointment to a colleague along with the message, “Hi Karl, Can you change this… he’s a t**t so it doesn’t matter if you can’t.” By mistake, this was sent back to the customer instead.

Why do workers leave jobs after periods of sickness?

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University has tracked the employment records of over 9100 workers, aged between 16 and 60 from 2017/18 to 2021/22, focusing on those who became ill within the first two years of the study. 

Over half of employers in the North and Midlands have been ghosted

According to research carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Omni RMS, 61% of employers in the north and 56% of those in the Midlands have had candidates cancel interviews with little or no notice over the past 12 months, with 18% in both regions reporting new starters failing to turn up on their first day at work.

What does USDAW v Tesco Stores Ltd mean for fire and re-hire?

On 12 September 2024, the Supreme Court handed down an important decision relating to “fire and re-hire”, or dismissal and re-engagement. The case of USDAW v Tesco Stores Ltd could potentially have significant implications for employers looking to undertake this process.

ET finds that dismissing employee charged with murder was unfair

The Employment Tribunal (ET) had to consider, in the case of Difolco v Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd, whether the respondent had acted fairly in dismissing an employee after they were charged with murder.

Are you ready? HR considerations if protection from unfair dismissal becomes day one right

Currently, an employee needs two years’ service to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim. However, in the run-up to the general election, Labour pledged to remove this service requirement so that employees would be protected from unfair dismissal from day one of employment. Let’s explore what this may mean for employers and what answers we still need from the new government.

This employment law guide explores the basics of unfair dismissal and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.