Unlawful Deduction of Wages
Employees are protected by law from unauthorised sums being taken from their pay. If an employee can show that an employer has unlawfully taken money out of their wages, they may be able to take legal action to recover the money. However, if you as an employer believe you are owed money from an employee […]
Capability Dismissal: Employer Guidance
A capability dismissal refers to an employer terminating an employment contract on the basis of the employee’s underperformance or ill-health. Employers are permitted to lawfully dismiss employees due to poor performance, but in doing so they must follow a fair process. This means, among other requirements, that the employer has to have a reasonable belief […]