Archive for September 15th, 2011

When might unsatisfactory conduct be a fair reason for dismissal?

The ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) statutory Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance deals with an employer’s actions concerning the unsatisfactory conduct of an employee. It also sets out the rights of the employee, when faced with a disciplinary matter in the work-place. The law requires that employers act reasonably and fairly with [...]