Breach of Employment Contract: Guide for Employers

If an employer or employee breaks or fails to meet terms under the employment contract, they may be in breach of the employment contract. Breach of an employment contract can include anything from relatively minor breaches, such as an employer’s failure to pay an employee’s expenses on the correct date, to fundamental breaches of contract […]
Performance Improvement Plan: Managers’ Guide

When an employee is underperforming at work, it can be a tricky and sensitive situation for managers to deal with. Mishandling the issue can potentially lead to complaints or even tribunal claims if the result is a capability dismissal. Putting in place a performance improvement plan (PIP) is generally recommended to help support an employee […]
Capability Procedure for HR & Managers

A capability procedure is a formal process used by employers to address an employee’s underperformance due to a lack of skill, knowledge, or ability, rather than misconduct. It ensures that employers manage performance issues fairly, transparently and in line with employment law. However, in practice, correctly following a capability procedure can be a practical and […]