An employee is absent without leave and a colleague’s suggested that you issue her with a “return to work or be sacked” ultimatum. You’re worried that you could be exposed to an unfair dismissal
claim. Is this likely?
Published 10.03.2005
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 who was sacked after he fought with a customer over a pair of trainers has won his tribunal claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination. Where did the employer go wrong?
Published 20.10.2017
The tribunal has awarded an employee £1 million after it ruled he had been unfairly dismissed and suffered race discrimination following an argument in a car park. What went wrong?
Published 18.12.2018
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has agreed that a male employee who was sacked because he urinated in a loading yard was unfairly dismissed by his employer. Why did the employer lose this case?
Published 24.01.2019
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
The tribunal has ruled that a manager who yelled “don’t bother coming back on Monday” unfairly dismissed the employee it was directed at. What can you do to protect your position if one of your own
managers acts in a similar way?
Published 15.09.2015
An important client has heard a nasty rumour about one of your employees and they are now insisting on his removal from their contract. But you have no other work available, so where would you stand
legally if you sacked him?
Published 04.01.2010
Let’s suppose that two of your employees were involved in a misconduct incident, e.g. a fight, and you’ve commenced disciplinary proceedings. Must you impose the same disciplinary sanction on both
individuals?
Published 19.11.2015
Deciding whether or not to dismiss an employee can be tough, particularly if you’re not sure whether it’s appropriate in the circumstances. So how can a new case help you avoid the costs of getting
it wrong?
Published 05.06.2009