Every employer faces it at some point, an employee who just isn’t the right fit. But how you manage that situation can mean the difference between a clean break and a costly claim.

In this episode of Explain That, Andrew Henshaw is joined by Employment Lawyers Jess Hill and Katherine Stewart to unpack what every business owner and HR manager needs to know about dismissals, performance management and riskmitigation.

They discuss:

·  The difference between performance andconduct-based dismissals

·  How to identify and manage unfair dismissaland general protections risks

·  When to act quickly versus when to follow aslower process

·  How to use show cause letters and transitionpackages effectively

·  The importance of documentation, training andtimely action

Whether you’re managing a “slow burn” performance issue or an urgent misconduct matter, this episode will help you build a strategy that protects your people and your business.

For tailored advice on managing employment risks, contact our Employment Team at www.velocitylegal.com.au.