BS6- Redundancy And Dismissal

Question 1

State what is meant by a grievance

Answer 1

A grievance exists as a concern, complaint or problem.

Question 2

Identify two reasons that a employee may raise a grievance

Answer 2

Someone is using foul language

Sexual misconduct

Question 3

Explain the role of employment tribunals in resolving a grievance

Answer 3

If it cannot be settled within the business then it can be taken to tribunal where they look at all the evidence and ,and a final overall judgement

Question 4

Explain the role of ACAS in resolving a grievance

Answer 4

They give advice and money funding in the time of need to help the employees

Question 5

Outline the difference between fair and unfair dismissal

Answer 5

Fair has reason and warnings, gone through the correct process
Unfair has little reason and not gone through process

Question 6

Define the key term whistleblowing

Answer 6

It defends the employee reporting something against any reproductions if they deem that what they are reporting is correct

Question 7

Identify three other reasons for a unfair dismissal

Answer 7

are pregnant or on maternity leave.
have asked for your legal rights at work, eg to be paid minimum wage.
took action about a health and safety issue.

Question 8

Define the key term redundancy

Answer 8

An employee isn’t made redundant for anything they have done it is when the job isn’t available anymore so they are no longer required.

Question 9

State three other fair reasons for dismissal

Answer 9

Incapable performance
Statutory illegality or breach of a statutory restriction
Conduct

Question 10

Outline the process for dismissal

Answer 10

Investigate the issues.
Inform the employee of the issues in writing.
Conduct a disciplinary hearing or meeting with the employee.
Inform the employee of the decision in writing.
Give the employee a right of appeal.