Case Studies
Blindsided by a disciplinary process an employer thought was an open and shut case.
When a customer is evidently wrong but insists they are right, it can create serious problems for an employee.
Window blind fitter Connor was accused of fitting the wrong shutters at a female custom…
News of a new arrival signals an all too familiar unfair disciplinary process
Gemma’s rise through the ranks at the pub chain where she worked for was impressive – but a bit of good news nearly proved fatal for her career.
She started out cleaning and washing up at her local…
Fixing a disciplinary situation in danger of damaging an illustrious career
When workshop manager Ernie offered ‘constructive criticism’ to an employee it was his choice of words that landed him in trouble.
It can often be the case with older workers that they say something…
An ugly disciplinary process with a desirable resolution
Activity instructor Caroline took great pride in her appearance and when a male workmate suggested she did so just for attention from men she was furious.
It led to an argument between the pair, whi…
An ill-informed disciplinary outcome for an employee on sick leave
The shock of being wrongly accused of a serious disciplinary allegation would make most employees feel ill.
When Stuart, a client service project manager, was alleged to have stolen from a colleague…
Expert help needed when work problem becomes a family problem
Family bust-ups and fallouts can be particularly difficult, add work to the mix and things can get even worse.
Chelsea worked in a pub run by her parents before they decided to fire her following a…
Unlawful treatment of working mum on maternity leave
When Cerys a mother of four boys discovered she was pregnant and finally expecting a girl she was delighted – but her employer was not in the mood to celebrate the good news.
The reaction of her bos…
Finding an agreeable resolution when strained working relationships lead to disciplinary action.
When retail supervisor Pippa faced a desperate fight to save her job after 19 years’ service she admitted doing wrong, but was desperate to avoid the sack.
It was made clear to our representative du…
Cleaning up a disciplinary mess
Being dismissed can be traumatic for any employee - and in Maria’s case it meant her family home was at risk
She was sacked after a disciplinary hearing at which she faced allegations of serious ins…
Dealing with a disciplinary case created by a colleague with a grudge
When disciplinary allegations were levelled against supermarket worker Janine for the second time in just two months she understandably feared the worst.
Janine already had a final written warning w…
Fairness of the disciplinary process put to the test after positive Covid result
When shop assistant Imran was pressured to attend work despite feeling ill he had no idea how much trouble it would lead to.
He was ordered by his deputy manager to come into work despite feeling un…
Disciplinary action when the reasons for it do not add up
Ideally you should be able to tell a work colleague they have done something wrong without fear of repercussions.
When the steel construction firm Alice worked for produced a business case for redun…
