Making compulsory redundancies is rarely a simple business decision. Employers never want to lose valuable talent, and layoffs can leave skills gaps at a time the business needs them most to pivot or recover. Redundancy payments add up quickly, and the wider impact on staff morale, engagement and employer brand can be hard to repair…. [Read More]
Independent investigators not liable for whistleblowing dismissal
Outsourcing investigations can provide objectivity Many businesses sensibly opt to use external HR consultants or investigators when handling high-stakes disciplinary or grievance matters to ensure objectivity, professionalism, and compliance – particularly involving senior staff. Investigators welcome decision from the EAT As this can be a volatile area, the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision that… [Read More]
Mistaken belief and dismissal
Dismissals are challenging, and even careful employers can get it wrong. However, if a dismissal is based on a genuine mistaken belief, it can still, in some circumstances, be fair. 1. Conduct For misconduct dismissals, employers only need a genuine, reasonable belief in the employee’s guilt based on a fair investigation. The classic test, from… [Read More]
How HR plays a vital role in workplace Health and Safety
HR professionals play a crucial role in health and safety at work—from mental health and harassment to pregnancy risk assessments and whistleblowing. Health and safety at work isn’t just about hazard signs and fire drills. It’s about creating a safe, respectful workplace where people can thrive. And at the centre of that mission? HR. Whether… [Read More]
Misconduct and disability: Dismissal can be fair
The Equality Act 2010 protects disabled employees from discrimination arising from their disability. This includes situations where someone is treated unfavourably because of behaviour linked to their condition – not just the condition itself. But that protection isn’t absolute. Employers are not expected to overlook serious misconduct just because it may be linked to a… [Read More]
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