Post-Woolf Litigation (Hawksmere Special Briefing) - Softcover

Gerlis, S. M.; Stevens, R.W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1854181041 ISBN 13: 9781854181046

Publisher: Thorogood, 2000

Synopsis

This text details the changes in civil litigation, effective as of April 1999. It explains the timetable for change, the nature of the new rules and practice directions, their impact on the conduct of civil litigation, what the courts expect, how to avoid mistakes, and the new litigation culture.

About this title

From the Publisher

If you thought the rules were weighted unfairly before, think again...
Life is getting tougher for employers
The Dispute Resolution Procedures which have now come into force have made things MUCH tougher for employers

There are now minimum procedures relating to discipline and dismissal that MUST be followed to the letter

Failure to do so will automatically mean that your action is considered to be unfair

This will mean that awards can be increased as much as 50%

The rules are wide-ranging and it's not always clear how and where they apply

But you can avoid the risks and penalties

HARD FACTS
New tougher rules in force since October 2004

Failure to follow the rules automatically mean your action is 'unfair'

You could face awards up to 50% higher

Employment Tribunal applications increased by 300% between 1990-2001

Small businesses are much more liable to claims

You must follow the new rules when dealing with any type of disciplinary procedure

It's not just an HR issue - it affects every manager

If it was touch before, it's a potential minefield now
The risk of falling foul of the new regulations has significantly increased - and with it the risk of severe penalties. This expert report will take you step by step through the regulations and procedures and will show you exactly where and how they apply.

9 ways in which this report will help you avoid serious problems and severe penalties
1 How to draft disciplinary rules that suit your particular type of business

2 The precise disciplinary procedures to follow

3 The new ACAS Code of Practice on discipline

4 How to protect yourself from claims of unfair dismissal

5 The importance of warnings, verbal and written

6 How to avoid claims for Constructive and Wrongful Dismissal

7 Model procedures for handling grievances

8 Management training in defending discrimination claims

9 AND how employers can use the regulations to their advantage

About the Author

Dennis Hunt is a specialist in Employment Law. He has represented companies at Employment Tribunals since 1977 in cases covering the whole spectrum of employment law and is the author of several successful books including Successfully defending employment tribunals (also published by Thorogood).

Edition details

• Publisher: Thorogood
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854181041
• ISBN 13: 9781854181046
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 232