Sometimes, employees will display what can only be described as a poor attitude. According to the Court of Appeal, where an employee behaves in this way can it justify their dismissal on the grounds
of gross misconduct?
Published 07.07.2017
Deciding whether or not to dismiss an employee can be tough, particularly if you’re not sure whether it’s appropriate in the circumstances. So how can a new case help you avoid the costs of getting
it wrong?
Published 05.06.2009
A pregnant employee who was fired after she searched her colleagues’ emails looking for evidence that they were bullying her has lost her unfair dismissal claim. Why was her dismissal not deemed to
be automatically unfair?
Published 14.02.2022
When an employee who’s been dismissed for misconduct successfully appeals against that decision, they are automatically reinstated. If they then say that they don’t want to return to work, can they
still claim unfair dismissal?
Published 29.11.2022
An employee who was sacked by WhatsApp due to her “toxic behaviour” towards colleagues has won her claim for unfair dismissal and been awarded over £12,000 by the tribunal. Where did the employer go
wrong?
Published 13.06.2023
Let’s suppose that, following a fair and thorough disciplinary investigation and hearing, you’ve found an employee guilty of gross misconduct. Does this finding automatically justify their summary
dismissal?
Published 21.10.2013
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 29.04.2021
In a 2023 case, the employee was sacked for gross misconduct after he played a prank on a colleague. However, the tribunal ruled that this was an unfair dismissal. Why did it reach this decision?
Published 13.12.2023
An employee who is subject to disciplinary proceedings has responded by raising a grievance. They claim that you must automatically put the disciplinary proceedings on hold until their grievance is
concluded. Is this correct?
Published 29.05.2015
You firmly believe that a pregnant employee has committed an act of gross misconduct. But she says that her condition prevents you from doing anything about it. If you do she’ll claim sex
discrimination. Would she be onto a winner?
Published 22.09.2010