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
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
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
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
Directors have a duty to act in the best interests of the company. But a recent Court of Appeal case shows just how beneficial a carefully drafted service agreement will be if things go wrong. What’s
to know?
Published 02.09.2010
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
The employment tribunal has ruled that two employees who were sacked for using their company-owned vehicles to make private journeys were unfairly dismissed. What do you need to know?
Published 14.09.2018
Many employees go away on overnight business trips. Whilst some may choose to relax over a drink or two in the evening, what if this gets out of hand? Could the directors use an incident of drunken
behaviour to justify dismissal?
Published 25.05.2012
Let’s suppose that one of your employees has disclosed confidential business information to a third party, such as a client, supplier or competitor. Would this give you fail-safe grounds to dismiss?
Published 05.04.2016