Dismissal

The most common reasons for the question "How can I get rid of him?" are poor work performance, attitude and attendance, incompatibility, theft and other acts of dishonesty, abusive behaviour, fighting and other conduct that damages an employer's trust and confidence in an employee.

These problems are serious and must be addressed: Dismissal may be the correct way of doing so. It is important to remember that you may be called upon to justify your actions and to show that in all the circumstances a reasonable employer would have acted as you did and dismissed the employee. It is also important to note that there can be a lot at stake for an employee facing dismissal. It can seriously damage the employee's career and prospects of finding alternative employment. Consequently, a dismissal which the employee considers unfair, probably will be challenged.

How we can help

We will assist you in managing the process by:

• Advising you about the law applying to the situation facing you.
• Ensuring proper notice of the disciplinary meeting is given.
• Conducting the meeting with the employee.
• Advising you about the decision to be made.

Please provide us with

• A dateline of events.
• Witness statements.
• Employment agreement.
• Employee’s personal file.
• Wage, time and leave records.
• Your contact details.