1. BOSS FEDERATION Ignorance of Employment Law is No Defence John Cadman Senior HR Adviser

2. BOSS FEDERATION IGNORANCE OF EMPLOYMENT LAW IS NO DEFENCE CONTRACTS OF EMPLOYMENT Issuing main statement of terms and conditions of employment Company handbook: Clarity Changing terms and conditions

3. BOSS FEDERATION IGNORANCE OF EMPLOYMENT LAW IS NO DEFENCE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Capability Informal/formal Training/improvement Targets and timescales

4. BOSS FEDERATION IGNORANCE OF EMPLOYMENT LAW IS NO DEFENCE ABSENCE MANAGEMENT Persistent short-term absence Long-term absence Disability Medical evidence ‘Reasonable adjustments’

5. BOSS FEDERATION IGNORANCE OF EMPLOYMENT LAW IS NO DEFENCE CONDUCT Conduct/Capability overlap Disciplinary procedure Gross misconduct

6. BOSS FEDERATION IGNORANCE OF EMPLOYMENT LAW IS NO DEFENCE REDUNDANCY Genuine redundancy Consultation Selection Suitable alternative employment

7. BOSS FEDERATION IGNORANCE OF EMPLOYMENT LAW IS NO DEFENCE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Grievances/constructive dismissal Compromise agreements ET representation Act reasonably