Disciplining an employee with mental health issues UK is a sensitive area where employment law and practical management intersect in complex ways. I’m John Bloor at EBS Law, and I’ve advised many employers who believe they are doing the right thing but a mental health...
Managing sickness absence can be difficult, but when an employee not engaging when off sick and refuses to respond to calls, ignores correspondence and fails to provide updates, the situation becomes more difficult. Employers must balance their duty of care with their...
Disciplining employee with mental health issues is a sensitive challenge for UK employers. On the one hand, standards of conduct and performance must be maintained in your workplace but on the other, you are legally required to treat mental health as seriously as...
Managing cases of gross misconduct at work can lead to summary dismissal and if handled badly can result in reputational risk and tribunal claims. Understanding what amounts to gross misconduct, how to investigate fairly and how to follow a lawful process is essential...
Every employer should have clear and fair disciplinary procedures in place. This is to ensure that misconduct, poor performance and breaches of company rules are dealt with consistently. Without a clear policy, disciplinary action may appear arbitrary and this may...
Dismissal during probationary period can be straightforward and low risk when you follow a fair, documented process. I’m John Bloor from EBS Law, and in this guide I explain what you can (and should) do when a new hire isn’t working out, how to manage notice and pay,...
