Unfair Dismissal Part 3: The Reasonableness Test: Episode 36

The third instalment of a 6 part mini series focusing on Unfair Dismissal
Episode 3: How to ensure the decision to dismiss is reasonable
In this weeks' episode of the podcast I tell you all about the second test for a fair dismissal, the reasonableness test. This is the third of 6 episodes that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with dismissals and what constitutes a fair dismissal.
In this episode I will cover:

What the test for reasonableness is in accordance with the Employment Rights Act 1996
The two elements of a reasonable dismissal, Procedure and Substantive Fairness
What the fundamentals are for a reasonable dismissal decision
The different reasonableness and procedural requirements for each of the potentially fair reasons
What the range of reasonable responses test is
What you need to do to fairly investigate a conduct allegation
What you can do if you have more than one 'suspect' in an allegation of misconduct
How to deal with performance issues in order to fairly dismiss an employee for poor performance
What you need to consider before dismissing an employee

Action Points
Ensure anyone assigned to deal with a disciplinary investigation and the disciplinary hearing in your organisation listens to this episode.
Helpful Links
Employment Rights Act 1996 
BHS v Burchell 


 


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