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CIPD Level 55HR01AC 3.1

Understanding capability and misconduct and the requirement to act fairly

5HR01Employment relationship management

This CIPD Level 5 video for unit 5HR01 – Employment relationship management covers the principles of unfair dismissal legislation and how organisations must handle capability and misconduct issues fairly and reasonably. The content explores the legal framework governing dismissals, distinguishing between fair and unfair reasons for termination, and examining the differences between ordinary and gross misconduct. You'll learn about essential procedural requirements including formal hearings, warnings, record keeping, and employees' rights to be accompanied to disciplinary hearings. By watching this video, you'll gain a thorough understanding of assessment criteria 3.1 and the legislative principles required to manage employment relationships compliantly and ethically.

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Assessment Criteria 3.1

Explain the principles of legislation relating to unfair dismissal in respect of capability and misconduct issues.

Indicative Content

Unfair dismissal law: the principles of unfair dismissal law; relevant legislation; relevant codes of practice. Capability and misconduct issues: definitions of capability and misconduct; fair and unfair reasons for dismissal, importance of acting fairly and reasonably; formal hearings and warnings; differences between ordinary and gross misconduct; record keeping; right to be accompanied to disciplinary hearings.

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About 5HR01Employment relationship management

CIPD Level 5
5HR01
Learning Outcome 3

This unit examines the key approaches, practices and tools to manage and enhance the employee relationship to create better working lives and the significant impact this can have on organisational performance.

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