Employment Lawyer In Your Pocket

Simon and Jack discuss the essential steps to communicate a fair dismissal. What should you say and what shouldn't you say? How to say it and when? Can you do a Lord Sugar? Listen to find our more on how to navigate the pitfalls.

Simon and Andy discuss the role of HR during a disciplinary meeting and the extent of the support they can provide to the person chairing the meeting. Who is the decision maker? What information can HR provide? And who needs to take responsibility for the name of Simon’s dog...?

Simon and Jack discuss how to conduct a disciplinary meeting.  Do you know what to say?  Do you understand the role of the companion?  What should you do about any witnesses to the allegations of misconduct or bad behaviour?  Forget Lord of the Rings.

Simon and Andy discuss how to prepare for a disciplinary meeting, addressing who should chair the meeting, the timescales recommended for such a meeting and the content of the letter inviting the employee in the meeting.

Simon and Jack discuss how to conduct an investigation meeting at work.  What steps should you take before conducting an investigation meeting? Who should conduct the investigation meeting?  When it is appropriate to suspend an employee?

Simon and Andrew discuss the first steps a manager or employer should take before taking formal disciplinary action.  Why does it matter for a business to get the correct procedure?  Is it a performance issue?  Is it improper behaviour?  It is gross misconduct?  Is it conduct or is it capability?