FAQs

How do I manage an unfair dismissal claim?

Follow Procedure: Ensure that the dismissal followed a fair process, including investigation, warnings, and opportunities for improvement.
Document Everything: Keep detailed records of performance issues, warnings, and any meetings or communications.
Provide Reasoning: Be clear about the reasons for dismissal, ensuring they are valid and consistent with company policies.
Offer Appeal: Allow the employee to appeal the decision if they disagree.
Seek Legal Advice: Consult with an employment lawyer to understand your obligations and prepare for potential claims.
Settlement or Tribunal: Consider negotiating a settlement or preparing for an Employment Tribunal hearing if the claim proceeds.

Ensuring fairness and proper documentation is key to defending an unfair dismissal claim.

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Other questions we get asked about Support

Do I have to give bank holidays to an employee who doesn’t work on a Monday?

Yes By law, part-time employees and workers are protected from being treated less favourably than a full-time ‘comparator’. The law is the Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000. The bank holiday allowance should be pro rata (proportioned into hours worked) and added to their holiday allowance. For free managers guides and templates […]

What if someone is absent without explanation (AWOL)?

Make repeated contact attempts, document everything, and invite them to a meeting. If no valid reason emerges, manage under your disciplinary policy.

What is considered workplace harassment?

Workplace harassment is any unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic (e.g., age, race, sex, disability, religion) that creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment. Harassment can include verbal, physical, or non-verbal behaviour and can involve bullying, inappropriate jokes, or discriminatory comments (For a free Managers Guide , go to How To HR […]

Can we dismiss quickly during probation?

Probation allows faster decisions but still requires a fair process: concerns explained, a chance to respond, notice/pay handled correctly, and care taken to avoid discrimination.

If an employee is sick during their notice period do I pay SSP or normal pay?

You pay normal pay if the employee is off sick and unable to work during their notice period.

How do we tackle outdated and inefficient HR systems that slow down processes?

Assess Current Systems Identify what’s not working—look for delays, errors, or frequent employee complaints. Gather User Feedback Ask HR staff and employees what features they need or what slows them down most. Research Modern Solutions Explore up-to-date HR platforms integrating payroll, performance, leave, and recruitment (e.g. myHRIS). Plan a Phased Upgrade Prioritise key pain points […]

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