Dismissal: Iron-Clad, Court-Proven Strategies for Scottish Employers

Absence - Morag Hutchison, Burness Paull 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 Scotland 2023
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Anonymous Complaints - Noele McClelland, Thorntons If no one will go on record - stating "I don't want you to do anything", "I'm just letting you know" - but the complaints keep coming about that one person, what can and can't you do?

• Conference: HR Scotland 2023
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Difficult Behaviour - Simon Allison & Jack Boyle, Blackadders 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 Scotland 2023
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Disciplinaries - Lindsey Cartwright, Morton Fraser 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?

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Gross Misconduct - David Ogilvy, Turcan Connell 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?

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Mental health - Gillian MacLellan, CMS To what extent should you consider an employee's mental health when evaluating (1) underperformance, (2) grievances, or (3) recommending a suspension - in the absence of meaningful medical info?

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