This firsr IRS Masterclass of 2010 dealt with the do’s and don’ts of managing disciplinary and grievance issues. Led by employment law specialist Darren Newman it carefully examined the new Acas Code of Practice and updated delegates on the latest employment law developments.
This is a highly interactive day was attended by both HR professionals and line managers. It used practical exercises and case studies to explain best practice in handling both discipline and grievance cases and how to avoid unfair dismissal claims and increases in compensation of up to 25%.
Masterclass highlights included:
• The key requirements of the Acas Code of Practice
• Managing complex disciplinary and grievance issues more effectively
• How the Code relates to unfair dismissal law
• The key lessons from the case law not dealt with by the Code
• How to assess whether your company procedures need to be reviewed in light of the Code
• What to do when procedures are interrupted by counter grievances or stress-related illness
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