Case Studies
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…
Dealing with the unfair consequences of sharing workplace gossip
Let’s face it we all like a bit of gossip and can repeat things we have heard, but when it happens in the workplace a huge overreaction can lead to serious trouble.
When Nigel revealed to a group of…
Targeting an employee for disciplinary action after they dare to raise a grievance
You should be able to make a genuine complaint to your employer without fear of repercussions, but as Abhay discovered this is not always the case.
After continually being subjected to offensive and…
Making a bank pay for a costly mistake in unfairly dismissing an employee
There are some dismissals that are so blatantly unfair it can defy belief – but it can still be a battle to get justice.
Chloe had worked for a bank for six years when she was dismissed by way of re…
Fixing a disciplinary problem after an IT issue proves more than a technical glitch
When ‘Grandpa Kev’ was unfairly targeted by his boss because of his age he needed help to fightback and ultimately win his disciplinary case.
IT helpdesk technician Kevin, aged in his mid-fifties at…
Addressing the worst possible start in a new job
Ambitious Isobel felt her dreams of a career in accountancy were lost forever when she was fired at the end of her probation period in her first job.
Up until that point Isobel had been given no rea…
Dealing with disciplinary allegations caused by poor mental health
Dealing with disciplinary allegations caused by poor mental health
How we deal with work-related stress differs from person to person and for Rohan how he did so was almost disastrous for his career…
Addressing multiple disciplinary allegations
When hotel manager Dennis faced 18 different disciplinary allegations at work he could have been forgiven for thinking dismissal was inevitable.
So you can imagine his huge relief when he was able t…
A price cut that could have cost a manager her job
Retailers can offer valuable discounts on products but if staff apply price cuts incorrectly it can have serious consequences.
Store manager Abi was alleged to have deliberately misused the discount…
Dealing with very dubious evidence in a disciplinary case.
Imagine your horror if negative comments about a colleague and your manager that you thought were private are brought to the attention of your boss.
Amelia faced the threat of dismissal after she wa…
Getting the right ending to a disciplinary process after a bad start.
We all like to make a good early impression on those who matter, but if you fail to do so in a new job it can have disastrous consequences.
Lenny worked for a large finance company before he was dis…
