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If there’s an irretrievable breakdown in a working relationship, it’s possible to dismiss an employee for some other substantial reason (SOSR). But does the Acas Code apply to these dismissals?
Published 22.09.2016
In a tribunal case the employee had been asked to attend a disciplinary hearing but was ultimately dismissed on capability grounds. She claimed this procedural error rendered her dismissal unfair.
Why didn’t it really matter?
Published 28.04.2014
When the relationship between you and an employee breaks down, it’s possible to dismiss them on the grounds of “some other substantial reason” (SOSR). Do you need to follow the ACAS Code in this
situation?
Published 11.06.2013
When it comes to disciplinary matters, it’s easy to assume that an employee’s wrongdoing will fit neatly under “conduct” or “capability”. But what happens if it could fall into both categories? How
should you proceed?
Published 11.01.2012
In cases of minor misconduct or poor performance you should always try to resolve the matter informally rather than launching straight into formal proceedings. But what must you always do at the end
of that discussion?
Published 22.10.2014
The current statutory disciplinary and dismissal procedures (DDP) will be replaced by a new voluntary ACAS Code of Practice on April 6 2009, which aims to promote fairness. So how should you then
handle disciplinary issues?
Published 19.03.2009
An employee who was sacked after he recommended another local supplier’s meat deal on his personal Facebook account has won his claim for unfair dismissal. Where did the employer go wrong?
Published 25.08.2017
When an employee is required to attend a disciplinary hearing, they must be given all the evidence against them in advance of it. But what if some evidence is accidentally missed out? Must you hold a
rehearing?
Published 02.09.2015
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