Disciplinary
How to conduct a fair disciplinary hearing and avoid getting it wrong
‘It’s not fair’ may sound like an unwelcome protest from an unhappy child, but when it’s said in relation to a disciplinary process it should be taken very seriously.An employer’s failure to conduct…
Disciplinary for theft
Getting the right disciplinary outcome really is something to celebrate
Caretaker John could have been forgiven for popping open a bottle of bubbly of his own after being cleared of stealing c…
When a decision to take disciplinary action is the real villain of the piece.
When cleaner Imran confronted a knife-wielding schoolboy and prevented him from attacking another pupil in the office block where he worked near a secondary school, he was righty hailed a hero.He was…
A disciplinary process that really did leave a bad taste in the mouth
A disciplinary process that really did leave a bad taste in the mouthIt takes courage to report wrongdoing at work and the last thing you would expect is for it to put your job at risk.But that is ex…
When a disciplinary process is just not cricket
Kevin had good intentions when he took part in a charity event with his employer - but it was an act of goodwill that had unexpected and unwelcome consequences.The experienced, fundraising retail ass…
Unpicking the detail of the evidence to get a just disciplinary outcome
An employee can be forgiven for thinking everything is against them when facing disciplinary action and witness statements appear to go against them,GP receptionist Molly faced the threat of dismissa…
The trouble when an employer gets a misleading picture of a disciplinary case
Social media can be great for staying in touch and providing updates but it can also be a source of big trouble for employees. Noreen certainly was not the first, and she will not be the last to…
Complaining about an unfair disciplinary process gets the right result
It’s often the case that an employee subject to disciplinary action has to raise a formal complaint of their own before justice prevails.An employee facing disciplinary action can overlook the fact t…
Disciplinary after Christmas party
The nasty hangover that can follow the Christmas doIt’s that time of year when most of us are probably counting the cost of Christmas and for those alleged to have misbehaved at the work festive part…
Trade union representation for non-members
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Working to make the message clear when there is no evidence of wrongdoing
Working to make the message clear when there is no evidence of wrongdoingMost of us will take responsibility for our own actions but to be blamed for wrongdoing by others and left fighting to save yo…
Reaching a good deal after negotiation about a sales role
A good sense of right and wrong can tell you when you’re being treated unfairly at work - and being threatened with disciplinary action after refusing to take a pay cut is an obvious example.Sales ma…
Cleaning up a messy disciplinary process
Any employee unfairly facing disciplinary action is likely to be devastated and when that individual is committed and passionate about their work the situation can be heart-breaking.Shop worker Glend…
Unfair disciplinary action against me
The hard work needed to correct a poor disciplinary performance by a manager For an employee facing disciplinary action and the threat of dismissal it can sometimes be a huge relief to get a formal w…
What an employer needs to know about the HR policies required by law
What an employer needs to know about the HR policies required by law
Policies are important in any walk of life and for an employer they play a key role in outlining its approach to a range of…
Help with a disciplinary appeal
Fixing the disciplinary process when the wheels come off.Stanley had worked at the same garage for over 30 years when his dream of retiring when he wanted came under serious threat.The diabetic mecha…
Being treated differently for disciplinary
The problem with the inconsistent handling of disciplinary mattersWhen an employer takes a different approach to the same matter it can find both itself and an innocent employee in trouble.Workmates…
How does disciplinary action work?
By now we all know what is required to conduct a fair disciplinary process, but ensuring it actually is fair is not always straightforward.
An employer’s disciplinary procedure should be docum…
A word of warning when making what you think is a throwaway comment
Dispatch manager Kevin was relieved when he was cleared of any wrongdoing for comparing a colleague to a girl.He was facing dismissal after he confronted a workmate over an incorrect order, which his…
The sickening feeling caused by an unfair disciplinary process
When Eve was dismissed after a serious accident at work it really did add insult to injury.The cash and carry worker slipped on a spillage and injured her back. She was off work long-term and later d…
