Case Studies
Picking apart a disciplinary case to ensure justice prevails
Factory supervisor Maria insisted she was firm but fair, while a colleague claimed she was a bully - it was a difference in opinion that left her fighting to save her job.
Maria had been in charge…
The sickly feeling with being unfairly selected for redundancy
Production operative John was left feeling sick when first informed he had been selected for redundancy in a process he was convinced was unfair.
For any employee news of workplace redundancies ca…
Finding the hidden evidence in a message to ensure justice is served
Marketing executive Selina knew the value of words, creating a good impression and the importance of sending the right message.
So, it can be seen as ironic that an inappropriate WhatsApp message…
Case Study - Redundancy
The situation
Anna was employed by an international travel firm for five years. She had been promoted twice to a senior management position and managed three colleagues. When she became pregnant s…
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 c…
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 suspende…
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-lade…
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 bel…
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 t…
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 acro…
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 ev…
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 faced…
