Termination and Dismissal Solicitors For Employers

As a business owner or employer, you might need to terminate an employee’s contract

You may encounter situations where it is necessary to end an employee’s contract, and we can provide expert guidance through the process.

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Terminating an employee’s contract

As a business owner or employer, there may be a time where you need to dismiss or terminate an employee’s contract with your business.

As an employer, you need to ensure that you are compliant with UK law when it comes to dismissing an employee. Improper or unfair dismissal can result in the involved employee bringing an unfair dismissal case against you and your business, which can lead to legal costs and be incredibly time consuming, as well as potentially harming your businesses reputation.

Our business law solicitors can help you and your business manage employee termination and dismissal, ensuring you are compliant with UK law.

Types of dismissal and legal requirements for termination

Termination and Dismissal is the process of ending an employee’s contract with your business. These terms are often used interchangeably, however, they both cover a range of specific situations that may lead to an employee’s departure.

Misconduct

Dismissal due to misconduct involving employee behaviour that breaches your workplace rules and policies. This may be theft, harassment or other inappropriate actions within the workplace.

Poor performance

Dismissal due to poor performance is based on your employees inability to meet their job expectations or simply perform their duties to the required standard.

Capability

This type of dismissal is due to the employees inability to perform their role due to health or other reasons, despite you putting in systems of support for them.

To terminate or dismiss an employee, as an employer, you must follow proper procedures adhering to employment policies. This includes outlining the reasons for their dismissal, providing notice and calculating final employee pay and benefits.

As an employer, you must provide the employee involved the opportunity to appeal the decision.

How Eric Robinson Solicitors can help your business

Dismissing an employee is never a pleasant experience to go through. For comprehensive guidance on termination and dismissal, contact our experienced team of solicitors.

Eric Robinson Solicitors specialises in employment law and we are here to help you go through the complexities of employee termination with confidence.

From ensuring legal compliance to minimising the risk of claims being raised against you and your business, we can provide you with clear and concise advice to protect your business’s interests.

To speak to us and find out more, get in touch with one of our local branches at the following locations: Southampton, Hedge End, Chandlers Ford, Winchester, Lymington, or Richmond Upon Thames.

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