Breach of Contract
When an employee is in breach of their contract it can leave an employer in a difficult position and with a difficult choice to make. By speaking to Ashton Morton Slack you can be confident that a rational considered decision is made and that the correct procedure (usually governed by the employee's contract or the company's handbook) is followed, reducing the likelihood of the situation giving rise to a claim.
The employer's previous conduct may need to be taken into account to determine what level of disciplinary action should be taken. Also the remedies you are seeking may vary. If for example an employee leaves without giving or serving the correct amount of notice you wish to recover the cost of recruiting a temporary replacement or for the revenue you will lose as a result of the breach. It may be that the conduct only merits a verbal warning or it could be so serious to merit instant dismissal. All these factors need to be considered carefully.
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