An employee has been upsetting other staff by promoting their own personal beliefs in the workplace. Understandably, you’re cautious about disciplining them for this but you can’t allow it to
continue. Is it safe for you to act?
Published 08.07.2009
In August 2014 the female captain of a Royal Navy warship was redeployed. It’s alleged this was due to “her having a personal relationship with a junior colleague”. Can you move a manager if they act
in a similar fashion?
Published 09.09.2014
You’ve received a number of complaints from staff about a colleague who has a rather revolting personal habit - he constantly picks his nose. What’s the best way to tackle this unpleasant situation?
Published 15.12.2014
Two Sky Sports presenters recently discussed a female football referee off air; they commented on both her looks and credibility. But even though this was supposedly a private “joke”, their employer
came down hard. Why?
Published 09.02.2011
Apparently, over one million employees steal from their employer each week. Stationery is the most popular item taken, but it’s estimated that 250,000 laptops have gone walkabout too! What can you do
to discourage workplace theft?
Published 10.01.2011
An employee has seen some comments on a colleague’s private Facebook page which are clearly derogatory towards your business. Can you use this evidence to start disciplinary proceedings?
Published 22.04.2016
British Airways has announced it will not be awarding any pay rises for the next two years. Not a popular move amongst staff but one it says is necessary. So, if you’re tempted to do the same thing,
what would you need to bear in mind?
Published 21.10.2009
An agency worker made a racist comment towards an employee. But as you don’t employ them directly can you be penalised for their discriminatory remark? What does the Employment Appeal Tribunal have
to say?
Published 15.06.2010
When an employee’s grievance is rejected or only partially upheld, you must offer them a right of appeal - if you don’t your procedure will be unfair. Assuming the employee does appeal, who should
hear it?
Published 15.09.2015
One major employer recently came under fire for issuing a five-page list of guidelines to its female employees on its standards of dress and behaviour. There’s nothing wrong with having rules, but
where did it go wrong?
Published 19.11.2013