A director has just been made redundant. You were about to pay him in lieu of notice but some previous wrongdoing has now come to light. As you regard it as gross misconduct can you withhold this
payment?
Published 27.06.2012
An employee who was sacked after he claimed for two lunches whilst travelling on a work-related business trip has lost his claim for unfair dismissal. Why did the tribunal find in the employer’s
favour?
Published 02.01.2024
You want to get rid of a director whom you suspect of taking back handers. Is it true that directors don’t acquire unfair dismissal protection and that showing him the door should be just a
formality?
Published 27.04.2006
A new director is joining and a colleague’s suggested adding a “liquidated damages clause” to his service agreement. What is it and could it also be beneficial in other agreements?
Published 29.03.2006
If an employee commits an act of misconduct you can take disciplinary action against them up to and including dismissal. But can you recover monies, e.g. salary and bonuses, paid to them before the
misconduct was discovered?
Published 07.07.2016
When a director leaves under a compromise agreement, the company usually agrees to pay their “reasonable legal costs” if they are later required to defend any legal proceedings. But does this
indemnity extend to a criminal investigation?
Published 20.03.2012
A firefighter who was dismissed for gross misconduct because he called a gay colleague “Arthur” has won his tribunal claim and been awarded over £12,000. Where did the employer go wrong?
Published 04.05.2021
A finance director who was sacked after being accused of trying to steal a company has won his claim for unfair dismissal. The tribunal has now awarded him compensation of over £83,000. Why did the
employer lose the case?
Published 31.08.2018
Your company recently hired a new executive director (who’s also an employee). However, you’ve just noticed that you made a mistake in the offer letter and now want to vary the contract to the way
intended. Any problems?
Published 21.05.2008
According to media reports a male MP was seen watching porn in the House of Commons by a colleague in April 2022. If one of your employees was observed doing the same thing, would this automatically
be gross misconduct?
Published 07.07.2022