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
You’ve been conducting a disciplinary hearing for misconduct. During that meeting the employee confesses to other serious wrongdoing. Can you take this fact into account when imposing a sanction?
Published 27.04.2011
When a disciplinary sanction expires, all documents relating to the matter must be destroyed; you can’t keep hold of them “just in case”. But what about a record of the employee’s disciplinary
offence. Must that be erased too?
Published 09.05.2014
An employee hasn’t done something and you’ve challenged him about his oversight. The reason he’s given is that he simply forgot all about it. Does this justify you taking disciplinary action against
him?
Published 20.10.2016
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
You’ve discovered that several workers have been flouting health and safety rules. Their manager says that he’s “had a quiet word and it won’t happen again”. Would it be wise to leave it at that, or
should you commence disciplinary action?
Published 10.08.2010
There’s been an incident of serious misconduct which justifies dismissal. However, your case rests entirely on the evidence of one witness. So before proceeding what steps must you take to protect
your position?
Published 01.07.2011
An employee wasn’t following procedures so you decided to closely monitor their performance. They’re now arguing that you can’t do this as it’s a disciplinary sanction. What has the Employment Appeal
Tribunal had to say about this?
Published 21.04.2010
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
A few months ago, one of your employees was signed off on long-term sickness absence. Since then, despite various efforts on your part, you’ve not heard anything from them. So is disciplinary action
now a real option here?
Published 07.03.2012