Case Studies
Happy ending after workplace heartbreak
If we fallout with those closest to us, the break-up can sometimes be bitter and acrimonious.
After Joe, a customer service advisor, ended his relationship with his girlfriend after eight years…
Paying the price for a sham redundancy
Many parents will say life changed forever when their first child was born… and some may even tell you that it also had a disastrous impact on their working life.
This certainly appeared to be…
When failure to make a good early impression threatens your job security.
There was good reason for Reece to fear the worse when he was asked to attend a probation review meeting.
His employer was claiming his probation period had been extended twice previously and…
When all that appears on camera is not what is claimed.
For an innocent employee having to defend themselves against CCTV footage being used to support serious allegations against them is a daunting prospect.
Incidents captured on camera are often…
Facing the wrath of the boss for complaining about poor working conditions
Hot weather can cause employees to get hot under the collar and inflame already tense situations. The recent hot spell will no doubt have brought back bad memories for Clint. He was working in a…
When Relationships Breakdown in the Workplace
Just like any other relationship when working relationships breakdown the fallout can be acrimonious, distressing and costly. Pat believed dismissal was inevitable after a disagreement with her…
When a poor performance eventually gets the right result.
We’ve probably all made bad decisions…unless you’re in denial or of exemplary character in which case you may at least have been on the receiving end of one.
At work such decisions by a manager…
Failing to spot an employee’s innocence in the disciplinary evidence
Physical abuse of the vulnerable is a heinous act and it is one of the worst allegations that can be made against anyone in the caring profession.
Bridget, an experienced carer, was wrongly ac…
Disciplined for reaction to bullying
When reacting to a bad taste joke by bullies leads to a fight to save your job Kyle was said to be brandishing a kitchen knife when he confronted and threatened a workmate after a practical jok…
Facing disciplinary action following a bungled investigation by management
Barney would be the first to admit that he didn’t always see eye to eye with his boss in a boisterous and volatile workplace.
The pair had disagreements, rows but generally worked well togethe…
When challenging unfair treatment pays off in an unexpected way
After Ali refused to change his working hours the response from his bosses indicated that his time was up with his employer. Ali was part of a Tupe transfer when the large manufacturing company h…
Facing repercussions when a manager has got it in for you
For an employee facing the wrath of a vindictive boss is possibly one of the most uncomfortable and unnerving positions you can be in
There is a reasonable expectation that an employee will be…
