What Happens at a Disciplinary Hearing?
You find yourself in a situation where an employee has done something wrong and you need to go through a formal process with them. Part of that process will be to conduct a disciplinary hearing. But, what happens at a disciplinary hearing? In this post, we’re assuming that you’ve already conducted any necessary investigations and invited…
6 Possible Disciplinary Hearing Outcomes
Navigating the outcomes of disciplinary hearings can be challenging and it is important for managers to decide on the outcomes which are fair and reasonable. In this blog, we walk you through the various possible outcomes of disciplinary hearings.
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Businesses have a statutory duty to take action to prevent sexual harassment. Employers are legally required to take reasonable steps to reduce the chance of sexual harassment happening in the workplace. Our post provides insights into organisations moving from dealing with complaints to taking action in prevention.
HR Guidance on Christmas Parties
Whilst Christmas can be the perfect time for social bonding amongst your team, there are also lots of opportunities for poor conduct and unintentional discrimination, so we thought a quick guide on company-arranged Christmas events might come in useful to help you try to avoid employee disciplinary matters.
Who to Involve in Redundancies When There’s No HR
Managing a redundancy process requires a great deal of knowledge regarding employment law and insight into potential risks and pitfalls. If an organisation has HR support, they will have access to the knowledge they need. But what happens when an organisation does not have access to HR support? Who should be involved in redundancy situations…
Company Liability at Corporate Events
Company liability at corporate events has come up for our clients on a number of occasions, and there has been an interesting case ruling that we think people should be aware of. In this post, we’ll review the case ruling and what employers can do to minimise risks.
Employee Benefits: What Are the Options?
Employee motivation is important in any successful business. As such, employee rewards are key in maintaining a high quality of work. Therefore, this post gives some ideas for both traditional and more creative employee rewards schemes.
Performance Appraisals: What’s In It For Your Business?
For many businesses, when the annual round of performance appraisals is performed, questions can start to arise around “Do we have to do these?” and “What’s the point of this?” Does this sound familiar? In this post, we’ll look at the value of performance appraisals to your business.
Performance Appraisals: How to Maximise Their Value
Performance appraisals tend to be something businesses either embrace, ignore or conduct in a fairly half-hearted manner. In this post we share some of the common issues with performance appraisals so you can get the most out of the process.
A Need to Review Contract Restrictions
In this post we will look at an employment tribunal case that highlights the need to review the restrictive covenants in the employee’s contract, particularly when they are promoted.
When Should Employers Use Settlement Agreements?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding document that allows the employer to end employment by making a payment to an employee above that to which they are contractually entitled. In return for that payment, the employee agrees not to take any further action in relation to their employment. In this post we’ll look at…
What To Do If an Employment Tribunal Claim Arrives?
At some point it’s possible that an Employment Tribunal claim will land on your desk. It could be something that you’ve been expecting; alternatively, it could catch you completely off guard. Either way, it’s useful to know what you as an employer need to do if you find yourself in this situation.
Bring your Own Device: Protecting Business Data Held on Employee-owned Devices
Two thirds of employees use their phone for work purposes. In this post, we look at the business implications of using employee-owned devices and how a business can protect itself.
Preparation Tips for Performance Appraisals
In this blog post we give practical guidance on what to think about when preparing for and delivering an appraisal. This should help you ensure both you and your employees benefit from the time you are investing.
How to Conduct a Disciplinary Investigation
Conducting a disciplinary investigation is a critical process for any organisation when faced with potential employee misconduct. In this blog post, we’ll explore frequently asked questions on investigations during the disciplinary process.
How to Conduct a Disciplinary Hearing
This post provides the steps on how to conduct a disciplinary hearing and what needs to be considered. The guidance assumes that any necessary investigations have been undertaken and that there is a disciplinary case to answer.
Gender Pay Gap Reporting
In the UK, there is a requirement for certain businesses to submit data on employee pay to the government as part of gender pay gap reporting. In this post we’ll explore what is meant by the term “gender pay gap”, which companies need to complete gender pay gap reporting, and how you go about doing…
Performance Appraisals: Are They a Thing of the Past?
Good news! You don’t need to do Performance Appraisals anymore as they are antiquated and no one else is doing them. Right? Not quite. Performance Appraisals as they used to be may be a thing of the past but that doesn’t mean you can stop appraising performance.
How to Conduct a Grievance Investigation
A key step in a grievance process will be the need to conduct an investigation and, in this post, we’ll explore frequently asked questions on conducting a grievance investigation.
5 Common Mistakes When Managing Employee Absence
Managing employee absence can be a minefield, with many employers avoiding it where they can. In this blog post, we’re going to look at the common mistakes that are made when managing employee absence and give some tips on how to avoid them.
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