Case Studies
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…
Finding the right formula to correct a poor disciplinary outcome
Ambitious Danny’s career appeared to be in ruins at the age of just 24 when he was fired from his dream job after making mistakes.
The laboratory worker was considered dishonest and found to have fa…
Sharing the right information at the right time to avoid the sack
Some employees happily share every aspect of their lives, no matter how personal, but for a private individual like Cleo sharing significant information at the right time proved crucial.
Her repeate…
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…
