Can a dismissal ever be fair if formal disciplinary procedures are dispensed with?

The process of selecting staff for redundancy is fraught with legal pitfalls and seeking professional advice at the outset can save you from serious financial and reputational damage in the long run.

The requirement that workers must have two years of continuous employment before they can bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim means that the precise date on which they started work can be of critical importance.

The distinction between ‘workers’ and ‘independent contractors’ has been a source of controversy and concern for many firms in recent years...

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has issued guidance for employers to help address workplace issues that are likely to arise during the winter months.