Dismissal
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…
Guilty of gross misconduct but dismissal was not inevitable
Jack accepted that the allegation of gross misconduct made against him was true - and the evidence against him was indisputable.He had an exemplary disciplinary record and had worked for the West Mid…
Three little pigs play with fire: The internet is watching; employees and employers take note!
Footballers misbehaving is nothing new but what the latest case highlights is a growing trend which employers are being forced to deal with.Three players from Premier League side Leicester City who i…
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…
