Kraken Business

Category: Problems At Work

  • Employment tribunal claims – the outcomes

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    If a claimant is successful in a claim for unfair dismissal against you, the employment tribunal may order you to either reinstate or re-engage them if appropriate – though this only applies to unfair dismissal claims. The tribunal may also order you to pay the claimant financial compensation and the amount will vary depending on…

  • Employment tribunal claims – the basics

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    Employment tribunals hear cases and make decisions on employment issues such as unfair dismissal, redundancy payments, discrimination and a range of claims relating to wages and other payments. Although an employment tribunal is not as formal as a court, it must comply with statutory rules of procedure and act independently. This guide looks at why…

  • Handling grievances

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    Even in well-run businesses, it may sometimes be necessary to deal with employee grievances. Therefore it’s crucial that you have written grievance procedures. If problems do arise, these procedures should help you and your employee resolve them within the workplace. They should also ensure that you deal with employee grievances fairly. Your rules and procedures…

  • Employment tribunal claims – the process

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    A claimant must normally present their claim to an employment tribunal within three months of their employment ending or the issue that is the subject of the claim. You then have 28 days to lodge your response. You can still settle the matter without the need for a tribunal hearing, eg by reaching an agreement…

  • Disciplinary procedures, hearings and appeals

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    This guide covers disciplinary procedures, hearings and appeals, and outlines the disciplinary action you can take. It also explains that you must have written disciplinary rules and procedures and that you must tell your staff about them. It covers the following topics: Disciplinary procedures and the employment contract You must tell each employee about: You…

  • Managing conflict

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    Conflict in the workplace can have a negative effect on the day-to-day working of your business, or result in a large scale strike or other employment dispute. It can also affect the general health and wellbeing of your employees. This guide outlines how you can manage relationships in your business and minimise conflict between individuals,…

  • Bullying and harassment

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    Bullying and harassment in a workplace are serious matters, and employers are responsible for taking reasonable steps to prevent such behaviour. The equality legislation makes it unlawful in employment or vocational training to harass someone on the grounds of: Harassment of a sexual nature is also unlawful. Bullying and harassment are unacceptable on moral grounds…