Discipline and grievances
A disciplinary procedure and grievance procedure permit employers to deal fairly and consistently with employee misconduct and complaints from employees about the workplace.
The “Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures” provides employers with the principles for handling workplace disciplinaries and grievances. Employment tribunals will take the code into account when considering relevant cases, with the possibility of a 25% adjustment in any compensation awarded.
Postman wins unfair dismissal case over public urination
An employment judge found that the real reason behind the dismissal was the postman's union activities and poor relationship with his line manager.
‘Aggressive’ tactics used to ditch senior execs who are working at home
Some employers in sectors badly effected by the pandemic have resorted to aggressive tactics with the aim of cutting senior...
Car worker who missed 808 shifts wins unfair dismissal decision
A Jaguar Land Rover worker who was absent for 808 shifts in 20 years has won his legal battle over unfair dismissal.
Exercise bike entrepreneur launches unfair dismissal case
Ratna Singh, founder of Birmingham-based Integrated Health Partners, was dismissed as chief executive in October but is fighting to be reinstated.
Top 10 Covid-related claims employers could face in 2021
The Government’s furlough scheme, large-scale redundancies, safe working concerns and the rise of flexible working will have a big impact...
Immigration officer wins £16k after ‘unfair’ probe into alleged racist slurs
Tribunal finds that Joel Gold, although dismissed on potentially fair grounds of gross misconduct, did not receive a fair hearing from the Home Office.
How should HR handle a case of domestic abuse?
With soaring rates of calls to domestic abuse helplines throughout the Covid pandemic and coverage of the Johnny Depp vs...
Dyson staff unhappy over request to return to workplace
Dyson staff in research and development have been told to return to the workplace despite some feeling they can carry out their work at home just as well.
Employment tribunals have ‘almost ground to a halt’
Discrimination cases are having to wait 14 months before receiving a court hearing, research by a prominent employment law firm reveals.
How to dampen the conflict tinder box in lockdown
Employers need to implement new strategies to limit the risks of growing volatility as winter lockdown kicks in, writes David Liddle
Complaints ‘not taken seriously’ under Commons grievance scheme
Parliamentary staff are being discouraged from pursuing complaints and have been given incorrect advice by the grievance system introduced to...
How culture of transparency has put HR in the spotlight
HR has become the custodians of good corporate behaviour as new laws and scandals have put the onus on businesses to change.
Age Concern exec undermined by trustees wins £26k in compensation
A former charity CEO has won more than £26,000 in compensation after being constructively dismissed from her role.
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Managing conflict: How are investigations holding up in the pandemic?
Just because a high proportion of employees are away from the office does not mean conflict has disappeared.
Tesco job report could speed up equal pay case
A job evaluation study by Tesco allegedly showed jobs in stores and distribution centres were equal.
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