Can You Sack An Apprentice?-Apprenticeships are an increasingly popular way for businesses to train new talent while giving individuals the chance to earn an income at the same time. While an apprenticeship is often a win-win situation, sometimes things do not go as planned. Our HR experts are regularly approached by employers asking ‘Can you sack an apprentice?’ Call ... Read more
Can You Sack Someone On Sick Leave?-Dealing with sick leave issues can be incredibly difficult for an employer. While most employers have genuine sympathy for employees suffering from ill-health, excessive absences can have a marked impact on your business’s productivity and, in turn, its profitability. At GAP HR, our expert HR consultants are regularly approached by business owners seeking answers to ... Read more
Can You Sack Someone On Probation?-The vast majority of UK employers use probationary periods for new starters. They are an ideal tool for assessing an employee’s suitability for the role and their cultural fit with your business’s ethos, and identifying any specific areas of strength and weakness. What happens, though, if things do not work out during the probationary period? ... Read more
How To Sack Someone On Probation-Probationary periods offer employers an invaluable opportunity to evaluate a new hire’s capabilities and assess whether they are the right fit for the organisation and its culture. Most probationary periods end with the employee being offered a permanent role. Sometimes, however, it becomes clear that things are not working out. When this happens, business owners ... Read more
How To Sack An Employee-Sacking an employee is rarely pleasant, but sometimes it is unavoidable to maintain performance standards and protect your business. If you are in need of advice on how to sack an employee, our experienced HR advisors are perfectly placed to help. Call us now on 01491 598 600 or Click Here to Make An Enquiry ... Read more
Terminating An Employee With Mental Health Issues UK-Mental health in the workplace has become a topic of increasing significance for employers. With one in four adults in the UK experiencing mental health problems at some point in their life, it is not uncommon for small business owners to face situations where an employee’s condition affects their work. In these situations, employers often ... Read more
Dismissal On Grounds Of Capability Due To Ill Health UK-Having an employee who is unable to do their job due to ill health is an incredibly difficult situation for any employer to be in. While you may be empathetic to your employee’s situation, continuing to pay someone for a role that they cannot fulfil can be financially catastrophic, particularly for small businesses with limited ... Read more
Can You Sack Someone On The Spot?-When an employee does something indefensible, our clients often call us and ask ‘Can you sack someone on the spot?’ While you may feel that the employee’s actions justify the immediate termination of their contract of employment, you must exercise extreme caution when considering this course of action. Call us now on 01491 598 600 ... Read more
Medical Capability Dismissal-Few issues are as difficult or complex for employers as medical capability dismissals. A medical capability dismissal is an eventuality that nobody wants to face. Unfortunately, it is sometimes unavoidable, both to protect the employee’s health and ensure your business’s efficacy. Medical capability dismissals necessitate employers balancing compassion for their employee with their business needs ... Read more
Can You Sack Someone For No Reason?-Running a small or medium-sized business, while often incredibly rewarding, can also present a whole host of challenges. You need to juggle finances, run operations, maintain customer relations, and, perhaps most challenging of all, manage people. As an employer, you may find yourself in a situation where an employee is simply not working out as ... Read more
