Redundancy and dismissal

Redundancy and dismissal

1. Key terms

   • Redundancy- This involves unemployment due to a situation where the job no longer exists and in turn an employee is found without a job
   • Dismissal- This involves unemployment due to the actions or so lack of action of an employee which allows their employee to force them out of a job
   • Conduct- The behaviour of an employee
   • Unfair dismissal- Where an employee is dismissed without a valid reason or the employer fails to follow the proper procedures
   • Whistle blowing- This is when an employee has evidence or believes that malpractice in an organisation is occurring
   • Grievances- This is when employee has a complaint, concern or problem
   • Voluntary redundancy- When employees put themselves forward to leave the business
   • Eligibility- To qualify for redundancy pay you must have worked at the business for 2 years

2. Process of dismissal

   • First verbal warning
     • One written warning
       • Final written warning and formal meeting
         • Appeal processes

3. Procedure of grievance should include

   • Whom to contact in the first instance
     • A statement that if the matter can not be resolved informally, there will be a formal grievance hearing
       • How the employee can appeal against the decision
         • Time limits for each stage of the procedure