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Can it be fair to dismiss an absent employee if the absence is due to the employer's action?
The answer is yes, but with extra caution. In a recent case an employee was dismissed because of long term absence even though her absence was due to stress caused by bullying at work and the employer's mishandling of her grievance. An employment tribunal said this was unfair as her illness had been caused by her employer's unreasonable behaviour but the Employment Appeal Tribunal overturned this decision. It said that the right test of fairness was if the employer acted reasonably in all the circumstances in dismissing the employee. If the employer had responsibility for an employee's incapacity, the expectation is that it should 'go the extra mile' in trying finding alternative employment for the employee, or to put up with a longer period of absence than would otherwise be reasonable, but it could ultimately effect a fair dismissal.
Pay Increases
As predicted in our November newsletter, rising inflation is putting increased pressure on employers to deliver bigger pay rises. For all the latest pay news and information you need to help you make the right pay decisions contact Campbell on 01494 478806.
Want to solve your HR Administration headaches?
Our PeopleLog on line HR admin system is the must have HR tool for 2007. Ideal for employers of 10 to 500 staff it is fully featured, cheap to set up and cheap to run. Best of all it will save you time and money. For a free demonstration please call Jenny on 01494 451681.
January recruitment?
January is a peak month for recruitment but how many of your new recruits will live up to expectations? Psychometric testing matched to job requirements improves the chances of successful recruitment. HR Advantage now offers a full set of on-line tests. With quick turnaround and easy to interpret results we are pleased to be able to make this value added service available to all employers. For more information contact Stuart on 01404 42359.
January 2007
