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
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
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
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
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
In the last twelve months, employee fraud has been on the increase. As a result, many companies have introduced right to search policies. But in order to reap the benefits, they must be approached
correctly. What do you need to know?
Published 14.04.2011
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
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 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