Human Reasource Managment- Redundancy And Dissmisal Flashcards
What is a redundancy
A form of dismissal where the employers need to reduce their staff capacity
What is a dismissal
A termination of employment
What are fair reasons for dismissal
Bad conduct, the workplace moves location or gets liquidated, the business reduces their work capacity
Reasons for unfair dismissal
Whistle blowing, trade union membership, discrimination or pregnancy
What is the procedure for dismissal
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.
Importance of redundancy for a business
to prevent any disruption of system operation in the case of a technical failure or disaster by maintaining a continuity of service
What is a grievance and its procedure
Concerns that the employee raises with their employer by-
An Informal approach. A formal meeting with the employee. Grievance investigation. Grievance outcome. Grievance appeal.
What is an employee tribunal
The legal body with statutory jurisdiction to hear many kinds of disputes between employers and employees
Significance of employment tribunals
To protect employee rights and offer an unbiased view on the dispute