Case Studies
Erasing any unfairness in a redundancy process when the writing really was on the wall
When Ellis’s employer announced yet another round of job cuts, he understandably feared the worst.
It was obvious the business had been struggling for quite a while, so it was no surprise and he had…
An unflattering disciplinary process following an unwelcome compliment
Depending on who you speak to, employers these days are seen as either overly sensitive and prone to overreacting, or as acting swiftly and firmly whenever a serious allegation is made against an emp…
A disciplinary case of life and death
For anyone working in care, being unable to save the life of a vulnerable person you look after can be devastating.
So you can imagine how Angelo, a nurse, felt when he was accused of failing to do…
Rescuing an employee from a potential car crash of a disciplinary case
Facing any type of disciplinary action at work is always troubling – but Mo had more reason to than most to be fearful.
Already on a final written warning, the automotive technician was suspended…
Successfully challenging disciplinary action taken because of poor mental health
Callum was dismissed after what he described as “the worst year of his life,” and at that point he genuinely believed he would never receive good news again - but he was wrong.
He lost his job…
Bad blood that spilled over into a potentially harmful disciplinary process
Worried, Drew was right to be fearful when facing disciplinary action, especially given the clear evidence of a broken relationship with a colleague and the use of CCTV footage against him.
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A disciplinary process worthy of criticism
There is a version of an old saying that goes, “sticks and stones may break my bones…” but words can never hurt me – yet the words in an online review can still pose a real threat to an employee’s ca…
Avoiding serious career harm after accident at work
Customer complaints can be a nightmare for staff because employers can sometimes overreact, as Theo discovered.
The old saying that “the customer is always right” can certainly be considered content…
An unnecessary trip through the disciplinary process
When Carl took to social media to vent his fury at a police officer, his employer’s reaction left him shocked and devastated. The van driver was fired after posting an online rant, following a fine f…
Disciplinary Breach Of Confidentiality
Lily was not prepared for the serious consequences she faced after being asked to do a new task at work, reluctantly agreeing to it, and then innocently seeking advice on how best to do it.
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Disciplinary for WhatsApp messages
The idea of having to fight to save your job because of offensive posts you did not see in a work group chat may seem unlikely – but that is exactly what happened to Courtney.
The newly promot…
Unfair bullying allegations against clothing boss
Many supervisors will tell you they strike the right balance between being firm and fair, so being accused of bullying and dishonesty can be deeply distressing.
Josie found herself in this p…
