Category: Dismissal
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When Doing the Right Thing Isn’t Enough
There are few certainties in life and navigating employment law is certainly not one of them. As a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case demonstrates, even if an employer acts lawfully, they may still find themselves at tribunal and can even lose. This, of course, is why there is an appeal process and a very useful…
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When Sickness Absence Becomes Unsustainable
The balance between supporting employees with long-term health conditions and maintaining operational efficiency is often a delicate one. A recent Employment Tribunal case provides useful insights into how employers might
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Navigating Probationary Dismissals: Insights and Safeguards
The probationary period of employment offers both employers and employees a unique opportunity. Use it wisely, and document it well; as we see from Mrs. Shaukia Mir v. IQVIA Ltd, dismissal following a probationary period does not always go unchallenged. The effective and robust use of probationary periods is essential and I will write about…
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Dismissal Without Warning or Right to Appeal: An Exception to Prove the Rule
Can a dismissal without prior warning or a right of appeal ever be fair? In the recent case of Matthews v CGI IT UK Ltd [2024] EAT 38, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) grappled with this question. The answer, a nuanced yes, is critical for employers to understand, not least because it reinforces the importance…