As an employer, you are bound to make mistakes in the workplace. However, making mistakes can result in you facing an employment tribunal. This can be a costly and timely process. To avoid such disputes, you should become aware of some common mistakes employers make, as this article explains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An employment contract<\/a> forms the foundation of an employee\u2019s relationship with you and your business. Therefore, employment contracts are an area of employment law where you will not want to make mistakes. However, employers often make mistakes in these contracts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, some employers may not put the contract into writing. Instead, they may rely on odd communication pieces such as emails or verbal conversations as the basis for the employment relationship. This can lead to confusion about certain job entitlements, as well as a breach of employment law, given you must give all employees a written statement of terms and particulars two months from their start date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, employers also mistakenly change their employees\u2019 employment contracts without their knowledge. However, according to the law, you must agree on any changes with your employees. Otherwise, the employee may claim constructive dismissal if you breach the employment contract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another mistake employers can make is ending the employment relationship<\/a> incorrectly. If you need to make staff redundant, you must deal with the process correctly rather than make mistakes. For example, you need to be fair when selecting who will be affected by redundancy and consult the affected employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another mistake you might make when ending an employment contract is not giving your employee proper notice. Regardless of what your employment contract states, there are legal requirements regarding the notice you must provide to your employees. For example, you must give at least one week’s notice to employees who have worked for you for over a month but under two years. If you do not give the correct amount of notice, this can lead to a claim for wrongful dismissal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\n2. Incorrectly Ending an Employee’s Employment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n