Unfair Dismissal - 9 Ways to Avoid Serious disciplinary Problems

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1 Brochure More information from Dismissal and Grievance Procedures Description: If you thought the rules were weighted unfairly before, think again Life is getting tougher for employers The Dispute Resolution Procedures have made things MUCH tougher for employers. There are now minimum procedures relating to discipline and dismissal that MUST be followed to the letter. Failure to do so will automatically mean that your action is considered to be unfair. This will mean that awards can be increased as much as 50%/ The rules are wide-ranging and it s not always clear how and where they apply. But you can avoid the risks and penalties This report explains what all the regulations say and what steps you need to take to operate effective dismissal, disciplinary and grievance procedures. It covers all the requirements of the new Disputes Resolution Procedures that came into effect in October It tells you where and when the regulations apply and what you need to do HARD FACTS - New tougher rules in force since October Failure to follow the rules automatically mean your action is unfair - You could face awards up to 50% higher - Employment Tribunal applications increased by 300% between Small businesses are much more liable to claims - You must follow the new rules when dealing with any type of disciplinary procedure - It s not just an HR issue it affects every manager - If it was touch before, it s a potential minefield now The risk of falling foul of the new regulations has significantly increased and with it the risk of severe penalties. This expert report will take you step by step through the regulations and procedures and will show you exactly where and how they apply. 9 ways in which this report will help you avoid serious problems and severe penalties 1. How to draft disciplinary rules that suit your particular type of business 2. The precise disciplinary procedures to follow 3. The new ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline 4. How to protect yourself from claims of unfair dismissal 5. The importance of warnings, verbal and written 6. How to avoid claims for Constructive and Wrongful Dismissal 7. Model procedures for handling grievances 8. Management training in defending discrimination claims 9. AND how employers can use the regulations to their advantage Contents: Introduction 1. The Legislation - A brief history of unfair dismissal legislation and employment tribunals - Summary of changes introduced by the Employment Act The standard three step disciplinary disputes procedure - The modified disciplinary procedure - Default judgments - Case management - ACAS conciliation - Directions hearings - Costs 2. Contracts of Employment - The tests of employment - Forming the contract

2 - Formalities - Contracts: the four elements - The Employment Rights Act S1 written statement of particulars - Changing the terms of a contract of employment - Summary 3. Disciplinary Rules - Drafting the rules - Health and safety rules - Communicating the disciplinary rules 4. Disciplinary Procedures - Disciplinary procedures and the law - Modified disciplinary procedures and gross misconduct - The ACAS guide to disciplinary procedures - Special situations - Summary 5. Disciplinary Procedures Step-by-Step - Investigation - Informal disciplinary action - Formal disciplinary action - Invitations to meeting - Provision of evidence - The right to be accompanied - The disciplinary meeting - Handling disciplinary meetings - Records of disciplinary meetings 6. Disciplinary Sanctions - Disciplinary sanctions and warnings - Poor performance issues capability - Sickness, lateness and absence - Misconduct and gross misconduct 7. Ending Employment - Resignation - Termination by mutual agreement - Compromise agreements - Requirements of a compromise agreement - Independence of adviser - The conclusion of a fixed term contract - Dismissals with notice and summary dismissals - Capability dismissals 8. Grievances - The standard three step grievance procedure - Definition of grievance - The modified two step grievance procedure - Overlapping disputes - Grievance procedures and their impact on employment tribunal applications 9. Appeals - The right of appeal Appendices Ordering: Order Online - Order by Fax - using the form below

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