Blog Despite the extensive use of fixed-term contracts, many employers do not realise that the non-renewal of a fixed-term contract actually amounts to a dismissal
Swearing in the workplace | No big deal? Addressing the use of profanity in the workplace and determining whether it constitutes misconduct is a common
When an employee is not performing to the required standards, is it capability or conduct? When we are talking about someone that can’t do something, this is
Imagine this scenario. You’ve noticed that one of your long-serving employees is struggling to perform their day to day duties. There have been a few
There may be a time when you wish to provide a quick end to a dispute or want a clean break when terminating an employee’s
Most people’s first port of call when we want to know something is generally Google. For many things it is a fountain of knowledge. When
BLOG A settlement agreement is a legally-binding document between an employer and employee which settles any claims that arise from the employment relationship or the
On occasion, you may need to dismiss someone for reasons that do not fit the more common reasons of misconduct, performance and redundancy. In these
HR seems to be the bane of many employers’ existence. Do you feel stressed about how to attract and retain the best talent for your
Do you ever let employees get away with poor performance because you don’t want to have the awkward conversation with them? Although this is completely
