Dismissal: Iron-Clad, Court-Proven Strategies for Irish Employers 2023

Where and how can you draw the line if an employee refuses to follow company absence procedures, citing mental health as the reason, and the behaviour persists despite offering all reasonable adjustments?

• Conference: HR Ireland 2023
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How do you investigate a complaint or a concern about something or about someone, if the complainant refuses to go on record?

• Conference: HR Ireland 2023
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How do you handle an employee who deflects blame, always has an answer, and initiates complaints or grievances when confronted, perpetuating a recurring cycle of difficulties?

• Conference: HR Ireland 2023
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How do you progress a disciplinary hearing when the employee is absent due to prolonged ill health, refuses to attend or counters with a series of grievances?

• Conference: HR Ireland 2023
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Although you don't have enough to dismiss for gross misconduct, you feel the working relationship is irretrievably damaged - what actions can you take to resolve the situation fairly and effectively?

• Conference: HR Ireland 2023
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To what extent should you consider employees’ mental health when evaluating (1) underperformance, (2) grievances, or (3) recommending a suspension - in the absence of meaningful medical info?

• Conference: HR Ireland 2023
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