Capability Hearings

1 April 2025 9:30am–1:00pm

Online

The aims of this course are to:

  • Review and establish best practice on how to prepare to meet and interview a member
  • Give you a basic understanding of the law relating to capability dismissal
  • Put theory into practice by analysing the strengths and weakness of a capability case study
  • Give you a basic understanding of ill health capability

Can I get time off to learn?

Yes, if you are in a recognised workplace the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and the 1997 Safety Representative and Safety Committee Regulations give you the right to time off with pay to attend trade union courses. You just have to give your employer reasonable notice.

Guidance towards establishing what constitutes reasonable time off can be found in the ACAS Code of Practice.

What will the course cost?

There is a charge of £15. Your branch will fund this cost and they will be invoiced once you have completed the course.

Sign me up!

Please register below. Once you’ve signed up and your branch has confirmed you need the training, we’ll get in touch to confirm your place.

  • If you’re not sure what branch you’re in, please check UNISON’s branch finder.