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I have an employee who is currently in a 3 month probationary period. The probation period is nearing its end, and their contract states that they can stay subject to satisfactory completion of the probationary period. I am still concerned about their attitude towards work among other things. Am I able to dismiss them?
Read MoreI received a disciplinary at work and was subsequently dismissed. I feel the accusations against me are incorrect; I have the right to appeal and would like to go forward with this. How do I go about doing this?
Read MoreI was investigated on allegations of manipulation of the inventory accounts for stock in the business. A disciplinary hearing was held. I was dismissed as a result of the hearing but I have the option to appeal and have sent a letter requesting this. How do I go about this appeal process?
Read MoreI have dismissed an employee who has been working atrociously at his job despite only being in my employment for a couple of months. Does he have any sort of claim against me?
Read MoreI formally applied to take a group of 6 mixed sex pupils on a trip abroad to the Caribbean. I was denied due to conflicting school policy. I continued to plan to take the pupils on the trip and I am now facing dismissal. I would like to appeal as I received no clear instructions not to take a private sailing trip. The management had opportunity to exercise an alternative way of informing me not to pursue the private trip but have chosen to go straight to the disciplinary stage. I believe that the penalty is inconsistent with my alleged misconduct. What can I do to appeal this?
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