The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has said that it “was not unreasonable” for an employer to rely on the evidence of a witness who wished to remain anonymous when dismissing an employee. Is
anonymous witness evidence now OK?
Published 27.08.2020
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
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
You’re supposed to supply witness statements to an employee charged with a disciplinary offence. But what if the witness is scared of reprisals? Can you fairly dismiss an employee when they’ve not
seen the evidence against them?
Published 25.01.2007
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
Apparently, many public sector employees have been sacked for posting inappropriate comments on social media websites. Do you have the right to dismiss someone if you don’t like what they’ve said
online?
Published 11.06.2013
There’s been a theft in your workplace. Now you’re in something of a quandary as there are several suspects. If you sack them all some will be innocent but you can’t quite pin the blame on one
person. What’s your position?
Published 23.03.2006
Whilst a recent Court of Appeal case held that a serious personality clash may justify dismissal, you must still follow the statutory disciplinary procedures carefully. What’s the safest way of doing
this?
Published 19.10.2006
You’ve knowingly employed someone who previously committed a criminal offence. Unfortunately, a couple of your other employees have now found out and are refusing to work with this individual. What
should you do?
Published 23.03.2017
One of your employees has become so unpopular that the rest of the workforce say they’ve had enough. They’re threatening to stop working unless you get rid of him. You don’t want to be beaten into
this, so what should you do?
Published 09.02.2006