An employee has committed a few acts of misconduct in close succession. Individually, they only warrant a written warning. Can you add them all up and allege this is actually a matter of gross
misconduct?
Published 21.05.2014
If an employee is summarily dismissed for gross misconduct, they are not entitled to receive the notice period stated in their contract. Could this allow them to claim wrongful dismissal, i.e. breach
of contract, by default?
Published 01.06.2012
Suppose that an employee’s poor level of customer service has cost you a customer. Although it’s the first complaint you’ve received about them, could you dismiss for gross misconduct or might it
invite a tribunal claim?
Published 30.11.2011
In a recent case, the employer had imposed wildly different sanctions on two employees who had committed similar disciplinary offences - it dismissed one for gross misconduct but not the other. So
was that an unfair dismissal?
Published 09.02.2012
The tribunal has ruled that a former Oxford University employee - who was sacked over twelve allegations of gross misconduct - was unfairly dismissed. Where did this particular employer go wrong?
Published 24.02.2015
A nurse who found herself in an embarrassing situation made light of it by cracking a joke. She was later dismissed for gross misconduct due to her “lewd comments”. The Court of Appeal has now ruled
that her sacking was unfair. Why?
Published 22.02.2011
You’re reviewing your disciplinary procedures and looking to re-define the type of behaviour which qualifies as gross misconduct. What areas should you consider and how do you make staff aware of
these changes?
Published 04.10.2007
Employees have the right not to be treated less favourably because of their religion or belief. But what if they seek to impose their views on others in your workplace? Could that give you grounds
for their dismissal?
Published 24.03.2014
You’ve already told an employee not to do something as you find it unacceptable. A few months on and they’ve done it again! Enough is enough and you want them out. But can you take their earlier
misconduct into account?
Published 03.11.2010
In recent weeks, a number of MPs have been forced to resign over the part they played in the expenses scandal. If you believe an employee has acted in an appalling manner, can you demand their
immediate resignation?
Published 19.06.2009