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
Unfortunately, one director doesn’t get along with another member of the board. Nothing’s wrong work-wise - this is just a serious clash of personalities. But as there’s no misconduct to speak of,
are there any grounds for dismissal?
Published 17.05.2011
Companies often organise work-related events. However, a recent case serves as a reminder that it’s fully responsible for the directors’ and employees’ behaviour during procedings - good and bad! So
how do you minimise the risks?
Published 10.11.2010
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
It’s come to the directors’ attention that an employee has been using the company’s IT systems to access pornographic websites. Surely this behaviour amounts to gross misconduct and they can be
summarily dismissed?
Published 05.02.2013
If an employee assaults someone at work or during a work-related event, the company can be held liable for their actions. But suppose they assault a colleague away from the work environment. Does the
same rule apply?
Published 09.01.2017
To enable the directors to focus on running the company, a manager has been brought in. However, there have been a number of complaints about their poor management style. Can you dismiss them because
of this?
Published 28.05.2013
A disciplinary investigation should always be carried out by someone senior - most usually a director. But just how much detail are you expected to go into? What has the Court of Appeal recently had
to say on this issue?
Published 08.11.2010
Let’s suppose that a client has complained to the directors about an employee. Unfortunately, it seems that their gripe is justified and the matter warrants disciplinary action. Can you disclose this
information to the client?
Published 15.07.2013
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