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Tribunals and telephones
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For his conference-floor session transport lawyer Jonathon Lawton (inset) opened proceedings with advice on fair dismissal: "From an employee's point of view taking a case to a tribunal is a no lose situation. He may get nothing or he may win."
He cited a recent case in Mich an employee was sacked for hitting his manager but won compensation because correct procedures were not followed: "Tribunals have become very legalistic. If you have not followed the correct procedure you will lose the case, even if the dismissal was fair in every other respect" Lawton warned employers must have evidence to present at a workplace hearing and must advise the employee of his or her right to be represented by a union or colleague: "Suspend the employee while you investigate and take time after the hearing before making your decision."
In another session Chris Spellman from Mobile Planet presented the benefits of satellite communications, such as increased productivity and reduced overheads. The system can monitor fuel, produce an accurate timesheet and record how long each vehicle spent at the customers site: "One customer saved €20,000 on his mobile phone calls since introducing the system."