Case Studies
How we can all learn from a poor disciplinary process
When Zara appeared to criticise a colleague in an attempt to be helpful, the reaction to it left her shocked.
The further education tutor was accused of undermining a colleague and bringing he…
Expert intervention to address an employer’s poor disciplinary performance
Furious Jules was determined to get justice after being sacked - but she did not want her job back, so you could be forgiven for asking: what did she want?
The family support worker was dismissed fo…
Threatened with dismissal for raising legitimate health and safety concerns
When social distancing was advised and mask wearing encouraged shop worker Jill had good reason to want colleagues and customers to adhere to both.
Jill, considered a key worker, worked throughout t…
When patience proved to be more than a virtue in a disciplinary case
‘Bob the builder’ an allegation of demanding money with menaces and a missed drugs test was a mix that made for one of our most interesting disciplinary cases.
Construction worker Bobby, also known…
Dealing with the threat of dismissal during recovery from long Covid
Super fit Isla ran for miles everyday and when she could no longer do so, it posed a risk to her health - and career.
Long Covid meant there was an extended period of time in which the software engi…
Correcting a manager’s poor conduct in the unfair handling of performance concerns
Jess won the desperate fight to save her job following months of struggling at work and after being dubbed ‘crazy.’
The office worker said she had been insulted and felt bullied before allegations o…
Finding the right words to correct an honest mistake
If you have ever sent a message to the wrong person or a group in error, you will know the horror that comes with realising what you have done.
If you have been less than complimentary…
Building a successful case to fix the damage caused by a disciplinary outcome
When Viktor was caught on camera breaching health and safety rules at work he understandably believed his fate was sealed.
The builder was pictured working at height on the exterior wall of a semi-d…
Fixing the real problems caused by a bogus redundancy dismissal
Relieved Grace was delighted after securing her dream outcome after a ‘nightmare’ at work.
The laboratory analyst was dismissed by way of redundancy after she had worked for her employer for just un…
An unsatisfactory supermarket offer made better after expert intervention
Dealing with rejection and knowing you are no longer wanted is hard - and if it is from your employer it can be even tougher
Shocked Gina was told in no uncertain terms that unhappy colleagues did n…
Trouble when one group message becomes a serious problem for all members
If you are a member of WhatsApp group at work in which a highly offensive comment is posted, what should you do?
Security officer Imran did nothing at the time - and found himself in serious t…
Fighting a way out of disciplinary trouble and beating bullying tactics
Many businesses have faced tough challenges in recent times but it can never be a legitimate excuse to mistreat staff.
Clarion left her job, on her terms, after being threatened with dismissal for r…
