It’s been reported that nearly one million employees have illegal drugs - mainly cannabis and cocaine - in their system at any one time. As this presents significant risks for you, can you randomly
test all staff?
Published 06.09.2012
The tribunal has found that an employee who refused to wear a face mask whilst carrying out his work was fairly dismissed by the employer. Does this ruling mean that you can sack any employee who
refuses to wear a mask?
Published 19.03.2021
In a recent case, the employee had been required to undergo a drugs test following an anonymous tip-off. When the result came back positive, she was sacked. However, the tribunal has ruled that her
dismissal was unfair. Why?
Published 26.03.2013
A company that conducts drug testing of employees has contacted you offering its services. This isn’t something you currently do, but it sounds promising. So should you get them involved, or could
that be asking for trouble?
Published 08.09.2010
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
An employee who was sacked after he left lines of sherbet powder and rolled up paper on his desk pretending that they were drug related has won his claim for unfair dismissal. Why was the employer’s
dismissal decision unfair?
Published 23.06.2021
Many employers have come unstuck in tribunals for sacking an employee who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. However, a new case shows how you may be able to get around this. What’s the
latest news?
Published 21.02.2008
In March 2013 we told you about an employee who had claimed unfair dismissal when she was sacked following a positive drugs test. The Employment Appeal Tribunal has overturned that decision. What’s
the latest?
Published 05.06.2014
An employee who was dismissed after the police charged him with possessing indecent images has won his claim for unfair dismissal. What mustn’t you do when an employee is facing criminal charges?
Published 29.11.2019
One of your employees is aggrieved about the actions of an important client. But they’ve now threatened to write to them and make their feelings known! How should you handle this situation and could
it ever justify dismissal?
Published 08.09.2010