If your business relies on drivers, you will need to make sure that they are all legally allowed to drive. But what if Dave is allowed to drive when you employ him but he subsequently loses his licence? Can you dismiss him? If continuing to employ Dave would be against the law, you can (and […]
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Can You Dismiss Someone for using Facebook Too Much at Work?
Facebook is becoming an increasingly common way to stay in touch with friends. But what do you do if your staff spend too much time on it at work? If you have an employee who spends too much time on Facebook, there are two main issues that may arise:- Drain on productivity – if your […]
Can You Dismiss Someone because of their Political Beliefs?
The BNP manifesto for the 2010 general election said that the European Convention of Human Rights was being “exploited to abuse Britain’s hospitality by the world’s scroungers.” This did not stop a BNP councillor from appealing to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) after he was dismissed because of his political affiliations. He claimed […]
Can You Sack Someone for Criminal Acts Outside of Work?
Is it fair to dismiss someone for a criminal offence that takes place outside of work? Alan Lydiard was a postman. He had never received any complaints about his work and was a reliable employee. However, when he was prosecuted in France for football hooliganism, the Post Office decided to sack him. He claimed unfair […]
What do You Do If a Member of Staff is Incompetent?
We all make mistakes. But what do you do with an employee who consistently fails to do their job well enough? As an employer, you will need to tread carefully before dismissing an employee for poor performance. Otherwise, you could end up in an Employment Tribunal. Here are four steps you will need to take before you […]