Managing Breakdown in Employment Relationships – when does ‘SOSR’ apply?

This employment law webinar which will focus on managing breakdowns in the employment relationship and the use of Some Other Substantial Reason (‘SOSR’) as a potentially fair reason for dismissal.

Most employers are well-versed in redundancy, capability and conduct dismissals, however, attempting to fairly dismiss an employee who has no performance issues, has not committed misconduct, or whose role has not ceased or diminished can be fraught with uncertainty.

Members of the Broadfield Employment Team explore:

• What SOSR means in practice and when it can be used as a fair reason for dismissal?

• How to identify and evidence a genuine breakdown in working relationships?

• The procedural steps that tribunals expect before dismissal.

• Managing connected issues such as discrimination claims, whistleblowing, and constructive dismissal risks.

• Practical tips for HR, line managers, and business owners to avoid unfair dismissal claims.