One of your employees routinely bursts into tears at the slightest problem. Not only is this behaviour disruptive to your workplace, other staff have started to complain about the situation. What’s
the best way to tackle it?
Published 24.09.2012
Most employers have “bringing the business into serious disrepute” listed as a gross misconduct offence in their disciplinary rules. When should this ground for dismissal actually be used?
Published 21.12.2016
In a recent case, an employee selected for redundancy sent vast amounts of confidential information to her private e-mail address. She said it was “self-preservation”, the employer argued it was
gross misconduct. Who won?
Published 27.04.2011
In a recent case, a female employee had been sacked for offending a client. Most media reports focused on the fact her claim has been allowed to proceed, not why this is. What important legal point
has been overlooked?
Published 27.04.2012
It’s come to light that, in order to protect their colleague, an employee lied during a disciplinary investigation. What does this mean for those proceedings and how should you tackle this latest
revelation?
Published 10.01.2011
Mix a large quantity of alcohol with a clash of personalities during a work party and it can spell trouble. Let’s suppose a fight breaks out between two employees after the event has finished. Does
this justify disciplinary action?
Published 15.12.2014
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
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
One of your employees is driving you to distraction. Whilst there’s no major problem that would justify you taking formal action, each week there’s a minor performance or misconduct issue. How should
you handle it?
Published 20.10.2017
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