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Case study: Using past conduct to dismiss an employee
PAST conduct can be taken into account when deciding to dismiss an employee, even if disciplinary action was not taken at that time. However, the case of NHS 24 v Pillar highlights the importance of following the correct procedures during any investigation into an incident.
Don't forget
THE following changes (per hour) to the national minimum wage take place from April 1:
Did you know?
THE Employment Law team at MDDUS have a range of useful documentation available.
HR Alert: Fit for work scheme to be scrapped
PRACTICES are reminded that the government’s flagship fit for work scheme is to be scrapped due to low referral rates.
Did you know?
THE Employment Law team at MDDUS have a range of useful documentation available.
Deal with performance issues in appropriate way
A RECENT employment tribunal case Mrs M Williams v Meddygfa Rhydbach Surgery & Others highlights the importance of robust performance management.
Fit for work scheme failing to help tackle long-term absence
A RECENT survey has revealed that the government’s flagship fit for work scheme is under-utilised, despite being brought in to give millions of workers access to free occupational health advice and support.
Men want option to work flexible hours too
MEN in the UK want more flexible working options, according to a recent study.
Ask the expert: Winter is coming
Q WITH the winter months approaching, we are looking to make changes to our absence policy so that employees who fail to make it into work due to adverse weather do not get paid.
Don't forget
National minimum wage increases won’t come in until April. The current rates as of 1 April 2017 are: