This guide explains lack of capability or qualifications, which is one of five potentially fair reasons capable of justifying dismissal. Capability dismissals generally occur as the result of poor performance or ill health. The absence of the necessary qualifications is also a potentially fair reason for dismissal.
A model letter issuing a final written warning following a stage 2 formal performance management meeting, where it has been decided that no further support should be given or adjustments made.
A model letter following a stage 2 formal performance management meeting to inform an employee that they have successfully completed an improvement programme and that no further action is required.
A model checklist to use when holding an initial settlement discussion with an employee who is subject to a performance improvement procedure, or has reached the stage when a performance improvement procedure is about to be invoked.
Updated to include additional information on the risks of dismissing employees who are entitled to receive payments under a permanent health insurance scheme.