The Employment Appeal Tribunal has decided that a dismissal in which the employee was denied a right of appeal was both reasonable and fair. Does this decision mean that you can stop offering a right
of appeal?
Published 21.09.2021
If the relationship between you and an employee breaks down, it’s possible to dismiss on the grounds of “some other substantial reason” (SoSR). But, in this situation, what must you always be able to
demonstrate?
Published 09.04.2013
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
The tribunal has ruled that a former Oxford University employee - who was sacked over twelve allegations of gross misconduct - was unfairly dismissed. Where did this particular employer go wrong?
Published 24.02.2015
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that an employee who was sacked for being persistently late was fairly dismissed. Does this decision mean that you can safely sack any employee who is a poor
timekeeper?
Published 20.10.2022
In a recent case, the tribunal ordered an employer to reinstate an ex-employee after it found she had been unfairly dismissed. This was on top of paying her £6,000 in compensation! Just how often
does this type of ruling happen?
Published 07.10.2011
An employee has won her tribunal claim for unfair dismissal simply because her former employer’s disciplinary and dismissal procedure contained two failures. What must every employer always do?
Published 06.10.2022
As you know, any investigation carried out prior to a dismissal must be “reasonable in the circumstances”. But in practice what exactly does this mean, particularly if evidence of guilt is strong?
What does a recent EAT case say?
Published 03.05.2007
An employee has won her claim for unfair dismissal and been awarded over £3,400 by the tribunal after she was sacked for calling in sick yet again on a Monday morning. Why did the employer lose?
Published 23.02.2023
When an employee who’s been dismissed for misconduct successfully appeals against that decision, they are automatically reinstated. If they then say that they don’t want to return to work, can they
still claim unfair dismissal?
Published 29.11.2022