Case Studies
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…
An unwelcome history that can cause new disciplinary problems
There is a well-known saying that there is no smoke without fire but it’s a dangerous approach to take in disciplinary matters.
Sandy had won a number of awards in recognition of her performan…
Manager pays the price for losing his cool and sacking sales executive
Being on the receiving end of your boss losing his temper is never nice.
Now imagine, that at the same time, he throws items at you, insults and swears at you and then dismisses you on the spot…
Subjected to discrimination and being disciplined
For an employee accepting that they are no longer physically able to do a job they love can be heartbreaking.
When a serious illness or a medical condition impacts on the ability of an employee to…
Avoiding dismissal when it seems inevitable
There are some disciplinary offences that if admitted can almost guarantee an employee will be dismissed - and theft of company stock is definitely one of them.
If you add to that, that the em…
