Conduct and performance
Conduct and performance issues and how to resolve them efficiently is a key element of managing employees. If not handled properly the employer will face claims for gross misconduct, unfair dismissal or constructive dismissal and depending upon the circumstances claims for sex discrimination, race discrimination, disability discrimination and other forms of discrimination or whistle blowing claims.
Our advice is focused on how to handle the situation to contain costs and manage risk.
Expertise in handling performance and conduct issues:
- Advice on the correct procedures and internal investigations
- ACAS Code and provisions for disciplinary hearings and dismissals
- Grievance hearings implications and pitfalls
- Dealing with gross misconduct dismissals
- Avoiding constructive dismissal claims
- Quantification of compensation payable on dismissal under the employment contract and for employment law claims
- Compromise agreements
- Employment law litigation and alternatives to litigation
- Taxation issues arising on termination of employment
- Defending claims for employers connected with performance and conduct at work
Gross misconduct and unfair dismissal