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Types of employee dismissal
The different types of staff dismissal and unfair dismissal claims.
Unfair dismissal
Reasons that automatically constitute the unfair dismissal of an employee.
Fair dismissal
You must have a valid reason for dismissing an employee - understand the reasons that constitute a fair dismissal.
Whistleblowing: Right of complaint to an industrial tribunal
If an employee is dismissed for making a protected disclosure, they may bring a claim to an employment tribunal.
Whistleblowing: Exceptionally serious failures
How workers are protected when reporting an exceptionally serious failure in the workplace.
Whistleblowing: Qualifying disclosures
The types of disclosure that are eligible for protection from dismissal.
Dismissals on capability grounds
How to dismiss an employee fairly when they are incapable of doing their job properly or commit some form of misconduct.
Dismissals on conduct grounds
How to dismiss employees involved in incidents of misconduct.
Employing family members
Identify the benefits and challenges of employing family members.
Dismissing employees
Understand the issues around staff dismissals and how to manage the process fairly and correctly.
What to consider before employing family members
How to ensure that a member of your family is the right fit for a job role.
Minimising risks of employing family members
How to avoid the employment of family members creating problems for your business.
Managing employee bereavement
How to best manage bereavement in the workplace, from dealing with the initial situation to how you can help your employees.
Notice periods for Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay
An employee must give notice for Parental Bereavement Leave as well as evidence for Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay.
Benefits of supporting bereaved employees
Supporting your employee through bereavement not only helps them but can also benefit your business.
Managing bereavement law and discrimination
The law around managing bereavement and how to ensure discrimination does not occur.
Statutory Parental Bereavement Leave
Employer guidance on statutory leave entitlement for an employee whose child has died or was stillborn.
Steps to take when managing bereavement
How to deal with the immediate aftermath of bereavement and how why it is good practice to develop a bereavement policy.
Managing bereavement and returning to work
How to provide help and guidance when an employee is ready to return to work following a bereavement.
Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay
Employer guidance on statutory pay entitlement for an employee or worker whose child has died or was stillborn.