Case Studies
Facing disciplinary action because of a new policy
To be the first person to face disciplinary action under a new rule is likely to leave any employee feeling victimised.
Any change to a workplace culture will usually take some getting used to…
Wrongly accused by Manager
Praying for a miracle when wrongly accused of gross negligence
When a manager makes a mistake resulting in you facing disciplinary action the battle to clear your name can feel like an impossi…
Facing dismissal for an honest error of judgement.
It’s incredibly difficult to go through working life without making a genuine mistake and when it leaves you facing the sack it can become a real life nightmare.
In such circumstances our repr…
Fighting to save your job when the odds are stacked against you
There are some workplace acts committed by an employee that are usually considered indefensible.
So when Paul punched and knocked out a colleague at the Sheffield depot where he worked he acce…
Employment tribunal fees – what next?
I am sure most people have heard the news about the landmark and significant decision that was handed down last week by the Supreme Court, in the case of R (Unison) v Lord Chancellor (2017)(1)…
When a rubbish case leads to an unfair dismissal
Being unfairly accused of wrongdoing by your employer is bad enough…being accused of stealing from company rubbish is even worse.Dynamic mechanic Jimmy used to rummage through the scrap bin outside t…
Left with the birthday blues and facing the sack
There is a popular saying that life begins at 40…but for office worker Julie it marked the start of a work-related nightmare.An online message from Julie’s son wishing her happy birthday led to her f…
Facing the sack when you have done nothing wrong
So when Sharon, a GP’s receptionist in Derbyshire, faced an allegation of breaching patient confidentiality, given her role, she believed it was as bad as things could get.She knew the allegations we…
Facing the sack after raising a legitimate complaint
For an employee found to be responsible for a dereliction of duty the disciplinary outcome can appear inevitable.Such allegations if considered proven will usually result in dismissal.However, our re…
Dismissed with less than 2 years service
When Billy was dismissed for allegedly muttering an insult about a colleague he did not believe it was worth challenging the decision.The pharmacy assistant had been employed for just 23 months when…
The trouble with "banter"; when it is considered offensive
What is classed as banter and what is offensive in the workplace is often debatable as salesman Kevin found out.He was working for a mobile phone retailer in a Derbyshire high street shop when he was…
Wrongly accused of a crime and facing disciplinary action at work.
After a shop worker was cleared of theft by police the last thing she expected was for her employer to continue to pursue the matter.Castle Associates representatives are experts in helping employees…
