An employee who was sacked after he claimed for two lunches whilst travelling on a work-related business trip has lost his claim for unfair dismissal. Why did the tribunal find in the employer’s
favour?
Published 31.10.2023
When disciplining employees you know that you must act reasonably. So you might be inclined to give them the “benefit of the doubt”, particularly for a first offence. But could a decision like this
ever come back to bite you?
Published 24.03.2010
The statutory dismissal and disciplinary procedure (DDP) applies where you are contemplating dismissing an employee, for example for misconduct. To comply with the DDP, what details does the step 1
letter need to contain?
Published 11.01.2007
Employees often help themselves to their employer’s stock, particularly items of low value. But, as a recent case shows, you don’t have to prove such misconduct “beyond all reasonable doubt”. So what
are you required to do?
Published 17.12.2012
An employee has been upsetting other staff by promoting their own personal beliefs in the workplace. Understandably, you’re cautious about disciplining them for this but you can’t allow it to
continue. Is it safe for you to act?
Published 08.07.2009
In the case of Sandle v Adecco 2016 the employer hadn’t heard from the employee for some time. Equally, it had made no attempt to contact her. The employee subsequently claimed unfair dismissal but
lost. Why?
Published 16.11.2016
An employee who was dismissed for “breaching confidentiality” after he photocopied the staff rota has been awarded more than £15,000 by the tribunal. What fatal error was made by the employer?
Published 17.12.2015
A firefighter who was dismissed for gross misconduct because he called a gay colleague “Arthur” has won his tribunal claim and been awarded over £12,000. Where did the employer go wrong?
Published 29.04.2021
A robust e-mail and Internet policy will go a long way to stopping employees from wasting your time. But, as a recent tribunal case shows, having one could also protect your reputation. So what’s the
latest news?
Published 24.03.2010
Like many employers you probably don’t allow the use of e-cigarettes in your workplace. However, to make their use a potential disciplinary offence what must you do?
Published 09.03.2015