Case Studies
An anxious journey through the disciplinary process before a happy ending
We all suffer different degrees of work-related stress and in Rory’s case the level of it proved a key factor when he faced an unfair fight to keep his job. Rory had been an analyst with a business…
Expert intervention to resolve the fallout from a workplace disagreement
Asa was delighted to keep his job after threatening a colleague and launching a foul mouthed tirade against him in an incident witnessed by colleagues.
The mobile plant fitter threatened to…
A happy story that threatened to turn bad before a joyous ending
When Adele shared what she thought was some good news it nearly proved to be bad news for her career.
Adele, a library assistant, was excited and overjoyed when a colleague informed her she wa…
Getting the right message across to right the wrongs of a disciplinary process
If you have ever sent an email to the wrong person in error you know the sense of horror when the realisation dawns, in the same way Emma did.
The content marketing assistant was cc’d in an email fr…
Cleaning up a real mess of a disciplinary process
Clive was new in his role and feared the worst when he was mistakenly identified as having verbally abused an office worker and facing dismissal after just three months.
He was working as cleaner at…
Challenging an unfair dismissal
When Ben’s boss decided to ignore all the rules and sack him in an act of retaliation, he could not see how the situation could ever be resolved.
The sales manager was fired after a…
Expert help to avoid getting fitted up by unwarranted and groundless allegations
The challenge for any manager is getting the balance right between firm management and bullying behaviour because as Sarah-Louise discovered it can be crucial in a disciplinary case.
The project man…
A lasting impression that made a real difference when it mattered most
The nature of the job means our advisors take some surprising calls - but the circumstances that led to one from Colleen was completely unexpected.
Colleen, a chief executive (CEO) of a charitable o…
Raising a glass to toast the success of a disciplinary appeal
When Phil was sacked for admittedly breaching a key rule at work, his wish to be reinstated on appeal was always going to be difficult to achieve.
The pub where he had been employed for six years ha…
Expert intervention to help a devoted carer at a time of need
An allegation of putting the health of an elderly patient at risk is perhaps one of the most disturbing any dedicated nurse can face, and for Karen it was devastating.
The NHS worker was accused of…
Soothing the pain caused by a disciplinary process that followed a fall
How an employer differentiates between an accident and act of gross misconduct can make a huge difference to an employee’s career.
While teaching assistant Leilani was adamant a child was injured as…
Fixing the faulty machinery of a disciplinary process that malfunctioned
After Clint admitted breaching strict health and safety rules at work, you can probably guess what happened next.
He was dismissed from his role at a manufacturing company where he had worked for ei…
