Disciplinary
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…
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…
A poor review of performance management
The mere mention of performance management is enough to fill some employees with dread.While the process is viewed negatively by some staff, it can be a force for the good if applied correctly.There…
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…
How to prevent disciplinary problems
A quiet word can be all that it takes to settle a potential disciplinary matter
In the ideal world all employees would do exactly what is expected and managers would never have cause for conce…
When childish bad behaviour can lead to much more than just a telling off
It’s unfortunate, but a sad reality that work colleagues will not always get on.
When behaviour which would be embarrassing if it was witnessed in a school playground makes its way into the wo…
What is a Representatives Role?
Over the years our representatives have often had to salvage the best they can from some hopeless situations. And when Kenny was dismissed for throwing a glass of water in his manager’s face duri…
Being Unfairly Disciplined?
Left feeling sick and hurt by the actions of an unfair manager
When retail supervisor Madeleine got a telephone call at work that all working parents dread…she could never have imagine…
Disciplined for something I did not do
On the wrong end of a slip-up in the disciplinary process
When Ally was dismissed after being injured in an accident at work it really was a case of adding insult to injury.
Ally was working…
Dealing with the most serious disciplinary allegation and fighting to save your job
Dealing with the most serious disciplinary allegation and fighting to save your job
Facing disciplinary action linked to a death is as serious as it can get for an employee.
When Kelly, an ex…
When writing an email spells disciplinary trouble for an employee
For an employee facing disciplinary action based on an incident that occurred a while ago it is likely to come as a shock.
So you can imagine Carlton’s horror when he was invited to a discipli…
The fallout when a disgruntled workmate seeks revenge
When colleagues fallout it can lead to malicious allegations being made and have serious repercussions in the workplace
This is the position Sandra found herself in after she was suspended fro…
Understanding who is responsible for making reasonable adjustments for a disabled worker
When an employee needs help there is an expectation that they will ask for it…after all how can an employer be expected to know they are struggling without being informed.But when a worker with a dis…
Exposing the flaws in the disciplinary evidence to get the right outcome
Our representatives have seen it all when it comes to disciplinary cases and what seems to be a recurring theme is employers disciplining staff based on flawed evidence.
Such cases cause an em…
