The Statutory Dismissal Procedure may be taking its last breath of air but claims are still coming through which are subject to the old rules.  There seems to be some confusion from non-lawyers as to the requirements and we have recently seen all sorts of bizarre claims related to the Regulations.

For the record and probably for the last time, all that is required to meet the requirements of the regulations is the three steps to the statutory procedure contained in the Employment Act 2002.   It is basic stuff and must be completed without unreasonable delay.

Any other allegations relating to the investigation, mitigation, fairness of the charges etc are not covered in the Employment Act 2002 or the corresponding regulations but in the general fairness requirements of ordinary unfair dismissal under s98! Basic stuff I know……