Disciplinary
Disciplinary Appeals Process: Get it Wrong and You Could Pay Dearly
Getting a disciplinary decision wrong can prove costly, which means the benefit of a fair appeal process is priceless. After postman Anthony Holt was reportedly fired for attempting to break into his…
April Fools’ Day and the workplace prank
Playing practical jokes on 1 April is a tradition that is centuries old - but it can cause modern day problems in the workplace. Despite having no official recognition April Fools’ Day is about makin…
Establishing the truth in disciplinary matters.
While instances of using a lie detector to dismiss an employee are extremely rare getting to truth of any disciplinary matter remains a testing issue.At the start of the year a courier firm which suf…
Can an employer discipline or dismiss an employee for capability reasons, while they are off sick?
Can an employer discipline or dismiss an employee for capability reasons, while they are off sick?It's a common myth that workers can't be sacked while they are off sick!!Being off sick is no protect…
Threat of probation dismissal
Eager Jasper was desperate to make a good early impression in his new job – but he got off to the worst possible start.
He was in his role as a family support worker for just four months whe…
