The latest cases, explained
The workplace disputes people are talking about. Explore the stories, the decisions and what they may mean for employees.
A tribunal has backed Saint-Gobain's decision to sack a long-serving sales director for gross misconduct, ruling that a thorough investigation and a single degrading remark about a junior colleague were enough to make dismissal fair. The case shows how seniority and an unblemished record may count for little when harassment findings stand up to scrutiny.
A tribunal ruled the airline unfairly dismissed a cabin crew member over harassment allegations because it interviewed him before taking a full account from the woman who complained. The case shows how the order of an investigation can decide its outcome.
Kevin Fair raised concerns about unsafe work on hire vehicles. His employer dismissed him, withheld his pay and threatened to tell colleagues about his disclosures. WhatsApp messages helped the tribunal connect the retaliation to his warnings.