I’ve been called to a disciplinary meeting - what do I do?

As good jobs are hard to come by, we’d really like to help you keep the one you’ve got. That’s why we give advice on grievance procedures and disciplinary hearings. If you make the wrong decision or make a ‘knee jerk’ reaction, you might lose your job and any right to compensation. Providing you with clear advice and assisting you to present your case can help towards safeguarding your position.

I’ve been dismissed...

If you’ve lost your job, you really do need an expert to guide you through the employment minefield. We can advise you on whether you may have a claim for unfair or wrongful dismissal and whether you should seek compensation or even reinstatement. We can advise you at a free initial consultation as to whether you have a claim. If you do, we may be able to take on your claim on a ‘No win - No fee’ basis whereupon we charge you nothing if the case fails. If successful we charge an agreed amount payable from your compensation.

I’m an employer and need advice on the right procedures.

If you have a member of staff who has committed disciplinary breaches, or you need to make redundancies, you may live to regret dismissing them without taking legal advice. Unless the person has been dismissed fairly, you may face a substantial claim at an Industrial Tribunal. To safeguard your position you need advice at the outset as to whether the dismissal is justified and as importantly, the manner in which the disciplinary procedure or redundancy selection should be conducted.

I’ve received a claim for Unfair Dismissal

Industrial Tribunal claims for unfair dismissal can be costly in terms of compensation, legal fees and your staff and management time in defending any claim. We can advise you on the merits of any claim, your potential risk and the best way forward in reaching a solution. We can attempt to broker settlement with the employee through ACAS or direct with his representative.

What should I do next?

Our experts will be able to give you advice on the best course of action. To make an appointment, call us on 01422 345541.

Alternatively, you can make an appointment by calling into our offices on Market Street, Halifax. Should you wish to E mail your enquiry; click here

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