As long as you play by the rules, it’s quite possible to dismiss a poorly-perfoming probationer. But suppose that individual is also pregnant. Are you obliged to accept the situation simply because
she’s expecting?
Published 21.02.2012
One of your employees is assigned to look after an important client. However, your client wants them removed from their account as they believe “your employee is useless”. Does their complaint give
you grounds for dismissal?
Published 09.12.2015
You’ve noticed a decline in the performance of one of your older workers who is 67 years old. Forced retirement is no longer an option, so how can you resolve this problem and stay on the right side
of the law?
Published 02.05.2013
An employee has resigned and is currently working out their notice period. You’ve noticed that their previously high standards have slipped and their work is going downhill fast. What are your
options here?
Published 03.11.2020
Due to poor performance in the polls, it was soon suggested that Gordon Brown “step down” as Prime Minister. You can’t demand a resignation, but can you put anything in your contracts that might help
you end things more quickly?
Published 18.05.2010
Managers often worry about tackling poor performance - this in itself can lead to problems getting out of hand. But a simple, yet robust, employee improvement plan could make both of your lives that
much easier - how?
Published 21.10.2011
There have been several media reports about the rise in “quiet quitting” amongst employees. What is quiet quitting and is it a poor performance issue that warrants taking formal disciplinary action?
Published 20.10.2022
A poor performer hasn’t responded to your informal request for a clear and immediate improvement. Your preferred solution would be to make them redundant and recruit a replacement. Is this approach
legally sound?
Published 09.03.2015
You need to discuss an employee’s poor performance and intend to arrange a meeting for this purpose. Do they have a right to be accompanied by a workplace companion at this meeting?
Published 14.02.2022
Any dismissal decision can be difficult to make, but when it’s because the employee simply isn’t “up to it” it’s even harder. So what key points should you consider if you ever find yourself in this
unfortunate position?
Published 12.11.2008