HR Matters

Thu 13th Nov '08 09.30am to 12.00pm

DISCIPLINARY MATTERS (Approx 1hr)

Unfair Dismissal is by far the most common action lodged before Employment Tribunals in the UK. Many cases resulted from the failure to follow fair procedures even before the introduction of statutory dismissal procedures. The first half of the workshop seeks to provide an overview of this
complicated area of employment law in detail with the emphasis on preventative strategies and procedural issues with practical advice on dealing with disciplinary matters.

Course Outline:

The purpose of a disciplinary procedure
Ordinary Misconduct and Gross Misconduct – what is the difference?
Stages of the disciplinary procedure
File notes, representation, notice of meeting
Holding Disciplinary Interviews
Hints and Tips

REDUNDANCY BASICS (Approx 1hr)

The second half of the workshop will focus on redundancy. Often organisations need to reduce headcount for commercial reasons during difficult times. This overview outlines the essential procedures that an organisation must follow if they are contemplating reducing headcount in the foreseeable future, especially in the current economic climate.

Course Outline:

The meaning of redundancy
Redundancy payments
Suitable alternative employment
The obligation to consult
Redundancy and unfair dismissal
Hints and Tips

Price: £ FREE

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