An employee who covertly recorded the panel’s private discussions during a disciplinary hearing has been allowed to use the recordings as evidence in his tribunal claim. How can you avoid being
caught in a similar situation?
Published 12.04.2018
Employees who make covert recordings are often allowed to use them as evidence against their employer in tribunal. However, this practice has just cost four employees nearly £70,000. What did they do
wrong?
Published 30.08.2016
You’ve discovered that an employee, who is the subject of disciplinary action, has covertly recorded the hearing on a mobile phone. Do they have the legal right to do this? And what would a tribunal
make of this type of evidence?
Published 22.09.2010
In a recent case, the employee had covertly recorded various conversations she’d had with colleagues and sought to admit them as evidence of discrimination. What did the Employment Appeal Tribunal
say about this practice?
Published 03.05.2013
Even when the tribunal makes a finding of unfair dismissal, it can still reduce the compensatory award where the employee’s conduct “justifies” it. But suppose they were dishonest during the
disciplinary hearing - does that count too?
Published 14.05.2012
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
You’ve commenced a disciplinary investigation against an employee but they’re answering all of your questions with “no comment”. Does their refusal to engage with the proceedings prevent you from
moving to a disciplinary hearing?
Published 04.04.2019
You’ve sent a letter to an employee ending their employment and know they have three months to try it on with an unfair dismissal claim. But when does this time limit actually start to run - on your
posting or their reading it?
Published 21.10.2009
One of your female employees is getting married soon. Unfortunately, she’s going over the top and won’t stop talking about her forthcoming wedding. How do you handle it?
Published 14.04.2016
Some experts suggest that a dedicated social media policy is “a vital workplace tool”. Others have claimed it’s “an unrealistic attempt to control staff” and “displays a lack of trust”. Who is right
here and what should you do?
Published 27.04.2012