Most employment disputes come from problems that were left too long or handled informally without a record. The law expects employers to follow a fair procedure: the Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures is the benchmark, and tribunals can increase awards where it was ignored.
- Deal with concerns early and in private, and keep a note of every conversation.
- Follow your own written procedures, step by step, and allow the right to be accompanied.
- Take advice before dismissing anyone, changing terms, or making a post redundant.
- Look after the people involved; small organisations feel these situations keenly.
FVA gives confidential support to boards and managers dealing with staff issues, and we can refer you to specialist HR and legal advice where it is needed.
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