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Employment
Law Insurance - Tribunal Defence
Employer
Organisations - Unfair
Dismissal
Employment Law Advice - Top Tips to Avoid Unfair
Dismissal
The economic downturn has
resulted in an increased number of unfair
dismissal cases being taken to Employment
Tribunals. Over the period between April 2009
and March 2010, there has a 56% increase
compared to previous years.
This figure is a concern to many employers as
compensation figures awarded to employees
claiming unfair dismissal by Employment
Tribunals are significant with a maximum
compensation award of £68,400.
To ensure organisations do not find themselves
in this difficult situation, they should take it
upon themselves to following the below
employment law advice detailing top tips to
avoid unfair dismissal cases.
Firstly, where possible, deal with problems in
the workplace informally. Speak to the employee
in question privately regarding the situation
and try to find a solution to the problem
without taking formal proceedings.
Secondly, if an employee is being managed under
your disciplinary policy and the situation may
result in dismissal, ensure you follow the Acas
Code of Practise and seek professional
employment law advice if you are dealing with
particularly difficult circumstances.
Thirdly, ensure employees contracts are
regularly updated and furthermore, ensure all
employees have access to your disciplinary and
grievance policies and are aware where they can
be found.
Fourthly, you must ensure that Managers are
trained in handling disciplinary procedures.
This will ensure that situations are dealt with
efficiently, consistently and concisely.
Lastly, whilst managing disciplinary or
grievance proceedings, ensure you have the
facts. A full investigation should take place
prior to taking action on an employee. A
dismissal that is not based on all the facts can
potentially result in an unfair dismissal claim.
It is important that time is taken to establish
all the facts and the situation as soon as
possible.
Follow this simple employment law advice and you
will be well on your way to protecting your
organisation against any potential unfair
dismissal claims.
However if in doubt, ensure you contact an
employment law specialist as soon as possible.
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