Set out below are the steps that an employer must follow when undertaking any disciplinary process regarding an employee. In addition the specific requirements of any employment agreement also need to be followed by the employer.
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1. Understand what the problem raised is.
2. Check the existing employment agreement, and other policies or rules about the parties’ rights and obligations towards each other.
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Times are tough for many. Stress levels are high. An employee may test your patience or let you down, but that is no excuse for failing to meet your obligations as an employer.
Two recent cases remind employers that there are consequences for treating employees unfairly.
Read MoreIf you receive a complaint of sexual harassment from an employee it is vitally important that this be properly investigated. You are at risk of being sued by the complainant employee or alleged harasser (or even both) if this is not investigated properly!
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