The current statutory disciplinary and dismissal procedures (DDP) will be replaced by a new voluntary ACAS Code of Practice on April 6 2009, which aims to promote fairness. So how should you then
handle disciplinary issues?
Published 19.03.2009
An employee committed an act of gross misconduct. You waited a day then summarily dismissed before following the modified disciplinary and dismissal procedure. They claim the delay made it an unfair
dismissal - correct?
Published 18.09.2008
It’s so easy to slip up when dealing with a disciplinary issue at work. In this article we’ve taken a back-to-basics approach covering the very essentials to help ensure you come out on top. What’s
to learn?
Published 23.03.2006
As you know, any investigation carried out prior to a dismissal must be “reasonable in the circumstances”. But in practice what exactly does this mean, particularly if evidence of guilt is strong?
What does a recent EAT case say?
Published 03.05.2007
We’ve always emphasised the importance of carrying out a comprehensive investigation when an allegation of gross misconduct has been made. But is this still necessary where you personally witness an
act of gross misconduct?
Published 09.10.2015
You know what when dismissing an employee you have to comply with the three-step statutory procedure. However, it seems that there are situations in which employers are omitting step 1. How can you
avoid the pitfalls?
Published 08.02.2007
You’ve carried out a proper disciplinary procedure and come to the conclusion that both are guilty of gross misconduct. Is it OK to dismiss one and give the other a final written warning?
Published 06.04.2006
An employee suspected of gross misconduct has just admitted their guilt. You both know that this will end in dismissal so why bother with all those tedious and time-consuming procedures?
Published 11.01.2008
An employee who was sacked after he fought with a customer over a pair of trainers has won his tribunal claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination. Where did the employer go wrong?
Published 20.10.2017
An employee who was sacked after he recommended another local supplier’s meat deal on his personal Facebook account has won his claim for unfair dismissal. Where did the employer go wrong?
Published 25.08.2017