Case Studies
Finding the right words to get a fair outcome when banter causes a problem
How people act and talk in work can create huge problems when it comes to determining what is inappropriate behaviour.
Most workplaces will have what is considered a culture of ‘banter’ in which...
New rules but same old problem with an unfair disciplinary process.
Last year saw dramatic changes to the way in which we now work and the introduction of strict new workplace rules, which left Sheena fighting to save her job.
Restaurant worker Sheena was suspen...
Correcting a disciplinary process that sends out the wrong message.
Despite the many advances in technology, the text message has not yet become a suitable replacement for a disciplinary hearing.
Maintenance Technician Des was fired by text after an expletive-la...
A disciplinary process that was a crying shame.
Failing to care for a distressed and injured child is one of the most devastating allegations a nursery worker can face.
It was an allegation levelled against Sophie when she faced what she b...
Good recovery from ill-informed disciplinary outcome
What an employer knew and when it knew can be the key in getting justice for an employee subjected to unfair disciplinary action.
Following a disciplinary hearing Josie was dismissed for failing...
Successfully challenging a decision to dismiss.
When bus driver Scott was dismissed for refusing to take a drugs test the outcome appeared a forgone conclusion.The bus operator that Scott worked for carried out random drug and alcohol testing ac...
An unusual disciplinary case where there really was smoke without fire.
Surveillance cameras are everywhere, so we know if we do something wrong there is a good chance it may be caught on film.Employees have been fired for wrongdoing captured on video, which means the ...
Unfair disciplinary action because of disability
Working with a disability and a lack of meaningful support can be difficult and create serious problems for an employee.Jamie, a type 1 diabetic, worked in a pub serving food and drink when he face...
Fighting back and refusing to accept unfair disciplinary process.
You generally know when you are being treated unfairly, but preventing it can be more difficult than it really should be.You don’t necessarily need to be an employment law expert to recognise when ...
A playground-related fight to beat an unfair disciplinary allegation
Teaching assistant Sam loved working in school and adored the children, so it was her worst nightmare to be accused of deliberately injuring a pupil.Sam faced a fight to save her job after the pare...
Unfair disciplinary process after an accident waiting to happen
Having been injured in an accident at work, branded a liar and then sacked, things really could not get much worse for Miriam.Food factory worker Miriam slipped on a milk spillage an...
A disciplinary process that really did leave a nasty taste
The change of ownership of a business can be a worrying and uncertain time for any employee.However, restaurant manager Chanel felt reassured when she met the new owners of...
