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
An employee has been sacked for sending an e-mail to a colleague which started “Hi Hash brown”. He blamed this on the auto correct facility, but the employer decided it was racially motivated. Can
typos be grounds for dismissal?
Published 18.12.2019
In a 2023 case, the employee was sacked for gross misconduct after he played a prank on a colleague. However, the tribunal ruled that this was an unfair dismissal. Why did it reach this decision?
Published 13.12.2023
An employee who was sacked after he recommended another local supplier’s meat deal on his personal Facebook account has won his claim for unfair dismissal. Where did the employer go wrong?
Published 25.08.2017
A former employee whose dismissal for gross misconduct was found to be fair by the tribunal has still been awarded more than £16,000 in compensation. Why was he handed this amount of cash if there
was no unfair dismissal?
Published 22.12.2020
An employee who was sacked because he couldn’t account for 25 of his working hours over a three-week period has lost his claim for unfair dismissal. Why did the tribunal rule in the employer’s
favour?
Published 19.11.2020
An employee asks for some time off for what appears to be a legitimate reason. However, he’s actually seen doing something quite different. Is this a clear case of gross misconduct?
Published 08.09.2005
An employee suspected of gross misconduct has just admitted their guilt. You both know that this will end in dismissal so why bother with all those tedious and time-consuming procedures?
Published 11.01.2008
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 who was dismissed for gross misconduct after he told an abusive customer to “fuck off” has won his claim for unfair dismissal at the tribunal. Where did the employer go wrong?
Published 22.12.2021