Misconduct is one of the five fair reasons for dismissing an employee read my tips to achieving a fair misconduct dismissal and avoid an unfair dismissal claim
Fair Misconduct Dismissal
Greggs boss wins scone gift case
Greggs boss wins scone gift case. Miss Hamilton was accused of stealing, suspended and told either to take a demotion or resign. However, an employment tribunal agreed with the 46-year-old’s account that she had taken payment for the scones.
Dismissal for driving HGV without a valid driving licence was fair
In the case of Wincanton plc v Atkinson and another, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has overturned a decision that an employer had unfairly dismissed two lorry drivers who had mistakenly allowed their ADR licences to expire.
Workplace Investigations For SMEs
When employers suspect misconduct, fraudulent sickness absence or other serious workplace concerns, it can be tempting to act quickly. However, workplace investigations and employee surveillance must be handled carefully to avoid creating legal, GDPR and employee relations risks. This guide explains what SMEs should consider before carrying out investigations and why fair process and proper documentation matter.
Read my brief overview of where a private detective may be able to help your business.
Powerlifting champ wins tribunal case against care home
Powerlifting champ wins tribunal case against care home. Miss Nicoll missed a shift, thinking it had been covered but the care home dismissed her.
Unfair For Small Employer To Have One Person In Charge Of Whole Disciplinary Process
A family-run business made the classic mistake of having one person act as “judge, jury and executioner” in a disciplinary procedure against an employee accused of misconduct.
How Important Is It To Consider The Circumstances Leading Up To Alleged Misconduct Before Dismissing?
Employers are being urged to consider the circumstances leading up to alleged misconduct before dismissing, following an employee winning a case for unfair dismissal.
Imprecise Allegations Render a Dismissal Unfair
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that an employee’s dismissal following an allegation of ‘loss of £3,000’, when the real reason was the employer’s belief that she had stolen the money, was unfair. In the EAT’s view it is a ‘fundamental right’ that an employee who is accused of dishonesty should have that allegation put to them.
