Dismissal: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Employers in Scotland 2024

How do you de-risk capability dismissals in long-term sickness cases where (1) OH is sitting on the fence, but a return to work seems unrealistic, and (2) the employee insists on returning but repeatedly and quickly falls sick again?

• Conference: Dismissal 2024
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How do you tackle an ongoing performance situation where mental health (1) appears to be a contributing factor and (2) turns into an actual factor because of the process you set in motion?

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How do you manage a potentially neurodivergent colleague who refuses to seek help or accept amended duties, staying below absence triggers but with no prospects of improvement in sight?

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How should you handle 'off the record' allegations from employees who explicitly state they 'want to make HR aware' but 'don't feel comfortable' with action being taken because of a power imbalance?

• Conference: Dismissal 2024
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OH advisors that delegates from the conference would rate 4 or 5 stars.

• Conference: Dismissal 2024
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How do you mitigate the risks of using protected conversations for problem employees when the working relationship has broken down, even though the employee may not recognize this, supported by practical examples?

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In light of new legislation, when does banter become sexual harassment, how do you protect employees, and how do you investigate allegations that took place outside the workplace?

• Conference: Dismissal 2024
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