An employment tribunal has recently found an employer fairly dismissed an employee who refused to wear a face covering. The employee worked for a distribution company who transported food products from suppliers to customers. Due to the coronavirus pandemic one of the...
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Returning to Work After Suspension | What Employers and Employees Need To Know
Suspension is when an employee is sent home from work, usually while receiving full pay and benefits. The right to suspend will usually be set out in the employee’s contract of employment, the employee handbook or disciplinary policy. Whilst a suspension is not a...
Summary Dismissal Guide – What You Need to Know
What is summary dismissal? Summary dismissal is when an employee is dismissed with immediate effect without any notice or pay in lieu of notice (PILON) Summary dismissal normally occurs when an employee has committed gross misconduct. Gross misconduct can be justified...
Dismissing an Employee – What Employers Need to Know
What is Dismissal? Dismissal is the termination of employment by an employer against the will of the employee. Any dismissal that occurs must be shown to have followed a fair procedure. When to dismiss an employee? Dismissal is normally deemed fair only if you...
Disciplinary Procedure Steps – A Detailed Overview Of The Process
Why have a disciplinary policy and procedure? However great a workforce you may have, no business is immune to unexpected issues around conduct arising which can lead to a disciplinary procedure needing to be enacted. There is a requirement for a statutory minimum...
Conducting a Disciplinary Hearing Remotely – Things to Consider.
At present we do not know how long the current “stay at home” instruction will last. However, the longer the current situation remains, the more likely it is that employers will have to adapt normal working practices and workplace procedures to embrace a more virtual...