Dismissals
The right to statutory protection against unfair dismissal is given to all employees with one year’s length of service. However, there are a number of claims that do not depend on length of service, for example, sex or race discrimination.
The damages for unfair dismissal can be considerable even though they are capped. Of the claims that are not dependent on length of service, the damages are often uncapped. This means that making mistakes can be extremely costly.
The procedure you use to terminate employment is crucial. It is not that difficult to get it right. Obtaining advice before you terminate someone’s employment can make the process much less painful and expensive than waiting to be sued.
We can assist you with the termination procedure and draft the termination letter or agreement. We can attend the disciplinary hearing if required. We also provide training for managers who have to deal with disciplinary issues on a regular basis.
