Trade Union
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...
Trade union representation for non-members
Our fully qualified and experienced Trade Union representatives are on hand to help you with any concerns you may have with your employer and any issues you may face while in employment. Contact ...
Handling an employee grievance
Dealing with a formal employee complaint effectively is crucial as it can make-or-break a working relationship.
A grievance should be addressed fairly and without unreasonable delay with the...
The important business of employment law
Failing to comply with any law runs a risk and it is the same with employment law and business.The legislation is designed to protect the rights of the employee and covers almost all aspects of the...
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...
The trade union right to represent
In times of desperate need knowing where to turn for help is vital and for employees that assistance can be in the shape of a trade union or its representative.There are number of situations that o...
Getting to know your trade union representative
Getting to know your trade union representativeWhat you think about a trade union representative may be influenced by the differing views presented of them.On the one hand they are seen as serving ...
How to get trade union representation
A trade union representative can be a bit like a breakdown policy for your car…you think you can cope without one until you find yourself in unexpected trouble.
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Denied the right to a fair disciplinary hearing
Going out for a meal with colleagues with some alcohol added to the mix can be a recipe for disaster and so it proved for Ronald.The festive celebrations fell flat for the delivery driver when he w...
When taking a break from work proves far too stressful
By the very nature of his job Randolph was a stickler for detail and for ensuring figures were correct.
As an accountant numbers were his speciality, so to be accused of dishonesty for a mis...
Establishing the truth of a disciplinary matter once the smoke has cleared
To be accused of putting the life of a vulnerable person in your care at risk is possibly as serious as it can get for an employee in the care industry.
When a service user at a unit for young...
Fixing the problem when the disciplinary process is unfair
It can be difficult for any employee to defend themselves against any allegation – and the situation is made worse if the allegation is taken at face value.
Following a customer complaint Pa...
The helping hand of the trade union rep
When things go wrong at work knowing where to turn for help can make all the difference.Whether it is management or colleagues acting unreasonably, the help of a trade union representative (rep) in...
Left fearing the worse after admitting disciplinary allegations
There are times when employees are facing disciplinary action having admitted serious wrongdoing and the outcome looks bleak.
Our representatives are experts in presenting the mitigating fac...
Cleaning up the mess created by a rubbish disciplinary outcome
It may sound like the start of a fairy-tale, but once upon our time our representatives were truly shocked by blatantly unfair disciplinary decisions being made by employers.In real life howe...
When is a grievance formal?
From time to time an employee will have good cause to complain.
It may be a justified grumble about a colleague, a moan about working conditions or a serious complaint about inappropriate be...
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 ...
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 dur...
The role of the trade union rep
When working relationships breakdown, are under threat or become strained the role of a trade union representative can be invaluable.Opinions and views on the role, aims and usefulness of a trade u...
What is my right to be accompanied?
For an employee having to worry about being accompanied to a meeting at work usually means trouble.It can also spell trouble for an employer should it deny the worker that right in certain situatio...
