How do you dismiss an employee for poor performance? A dismissal must be 'fair' to be lawful. If you want to fairly dismiss an employee for poor performance, you’ll need to go through a performance management process first, giving them chances to improve and issuing a series of warnings if they [...]
What are the steps in a Disciplinary Process? A disciplinary process should follow a formal protocol. The steps to a disciplinary process provide you (as an employee) with the opportunity to explain your side of things. The disciplinary process should include an investigation, a hearing, a decision, and an appeal. What [...]
How do you deal with disciplinary issues? The outcome of a disciplinary process should not be prejudged. As a manager or employer, how should you deal with a disciplinary at work? The basics are to take advice before you take any action, even before deciding whether to suspend the employee, and [...]
Disciplinary Procedure – a Simple Guide A disciplinary procedure is a formal way for an employer to manage the poor performance and/or unacceptable behaviour of an employee. Where can I find my employer’s disciplinary policy? Most employer’s will make their disciplinary policy part of their office manual – along with grievance [...]
