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Misconduct and gross misconduct

Disciplinary issues arise when the employer has concerns about an employee’s conduct, absence from work or the way they are performing in their job. They may start a disciplinary procedure which could lead to disciplinary action (including dismissal in more serious cases).

Bank holiday confirmed for Queen Elizabeth's funeral - guidance for employers and employees

Following the death of the Queen, a period of national mourning was announced and it will continue until the end of the day of the state funeral, Monday 19 September 2022.

There is no obligation on organisations to suspend business during the mourning period. Guidance on this can be found on the GOV.UK website here.

However, a special bank holiday has been confirmed on the day of the state funeral, Monday, 19 September 2022.

The guidance below explains how leave for special bank holidays should be handled by employers.

Induction

When an employee starts work, the employer has a duty of care towards them. This includes making sure that they can do the job safely and competently.

Arbitration Explained

Arbitration

Arbitration involves an independent and impartial person called an arbitrator (acting alone or chairing a panel) being appointed by the Labour Relations Agency to make a decision on a dispute. This decision is based on the evidence presented by the parties to that dispute.

Industrial tribunals

To make a claim to an industrial tribunal for unfair dismissal, in most circumstances employees will need to have worked continuously for the organisation for one year. There are other types of claim, for example regarding unpaid wages, holiday entitlements or discrimination, which do not require one year's continuous service.

Antenatal Care

All pregnant employees are entitled to time off to keep appointments for antenatal care made on the advice of a registered medical practitioner, registered midwife or registered health visitor.
A person in a qualifying relationship with the pregnant employee is entitled to unpaid time off work to accompany the expectant mother to two antenatal appointments.