Tag Archive: misconduct

criminal offence
21/02/2020

Is it fair to dismiss an employee who is charged with a criminal offence?

Is it reasonable for an employer to dismiss an employee who has been charged withView Article

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18/10/2019

What is the role of an investigator in a disciplinary process?

In misconduct cases, the investigation stage of the disciplinary procedure is key.  The purpose ofView Article

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investigation report
disciplinary
07/11/2018

Is it unfair to withhold evidence from a disciplinary panel?

Where an employee is dismissed for misconduct, in the event of a claim of unfairView Article

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11/07/2018

When can an employer suspend an employee?

ACAS has published guidance for employers on when to consider suspension of an employee.  ItView Article

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suspension
gross misconduct
08/06/2018

Can an employee be summarily dismissed without prior warnings despite the fact that there is no single act of gross misconduct?

An employer can dismiss an employee for gross misconduct where an employee has not beenView Article

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