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34 The Link Magazine • November 2004
Watch out if you employ somebody
PARKING New laws on grievance and disciplinary matters came into effect on
1 October and apply to all employers, even those with just one
Don't let annoying cosmetic CENTRAL SWINDON employee.
damage ruin the look Where there is a dispute, em- tive dismissal, such as demotion
and value of your car Annual long stay ployers and employees alike need or a change to terms which are less
to follow the three step dispute favourable.
parking from only resolution guidelines set out in the "Following these steps will dem-
£63.00 per month Act. These are: onstrate that attempts have been
1 issue a letter detailing the made to deal with matters appro-
Contact Christine Jenkins problem (set it out in writing); priately and reasonably — by both
• Paintwork scdit; and scratches Tel: 01793-690600 2 call a formal meeting to address parties."
Interior trim repairs • Bumper repai matters and allow the employee The legislation is aimed to re-
• Alloy wheel repairs the right to be accompanied duce the level of employment tri-
Call 07050 266325 for a free, (hold a meeting); bunal claims. There were 98,000
no obligation quote 3 allow the employee the right to claims in 2003; in 37 per cent of
www.trimlineswindon.co.uk your partner in business appeal. (allow an appeal). cases, no attempt at reconciliation
Christine Pratt of HR & Diver- or resolution had been made.
sity Management Ltd. from Rushey HR & Diversity Management
Platt says, "it is imperative that Ltd. will conduct a free audit of
employers follow the guidelines personnel policies so that employ-
laid down under this Act, even if ers can ensure compliance with
they have just one employee they legislation to help take the heat out
Providing friendly & efficient need to be just as careful. of disputes in the future and en-
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