One year ago, in July 2013, the Government introduced fees for bringing a claim to employment tribunal. Sexual harassment, unfair dismissal and discrimination claims now cost claimants £1,200. Claims to recover unpaid wages or holiday pay cost the employees £390. This has, unsurprisingly, had a major impact on the number of claims processed by the tribunal courts. Continue reading
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How to: Conduct a capability procedure
This article was written by Vista, a leading Employer Services company whos core services are HR Services, Employment Law, Management Training and Development and Occupational Health and Wellbeing. Continue reading
Truth or Myth?: Substance abuse amounts as grounds for dismissal
This is a myth. As economic times get harder, more and more employers are faced with the problems that substance abuse brings to their companies. Whether this be alcohol or drugs the problems are generally the same but many wrongly believe that substance abuse amounts as grounds for instant dismissal. Continue reading
Truth or myth? The employee doesn’t have to be present at a capability meeting
Truth!
As you can read in the guidance for conducting a capability procedure from legal experts at Vista below, if the employee is fit to attend a capability meeting but refuses to do so the employer can proceed in the employee’s absence. Continue reading
Settlement Agreement Plans
Settlement agreement plans are set to change the way businesses operate. In an attempt to make the termination of employment more amicable, quicker and actually easier, UK businesses are left with no excuse for lagging job creation. Continue reading