Dismissing an employee with a disability – Case Study
Dismissing an employee with a disability can be fraught with danger, particularly for small businesses who lack the resources and knowledge to deal with disputes. The penalties for making a wrong decision, or not following the correct processes, can be run into many thousands of pounds. The need for robust HR procedures has been highlighted […]
Is it wise to keep an employee on longer when they know they will not be confirmed in their probationary period?
An employee not performing in her role had her probationary period extended. She was never going to make the grade. However, it was a key role and the client needed a replacement. She was advised she was NOT going to be confirmed in post and asked whether she would stay on until a replacement was […]
Dismissing an employee with a disability? Read this blog first!
The prospect of dismissing an employee with a disability due to a poor sickness absence record would send most business owners into a blind panic. The good news is that there are proactive steps you can take to find a resolution. According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK’s sickness absence rate rose to […]