Nov 23, 20235 minGuilty pleas at internal disciplinary enquiries – some words to the wiseWhat happens when an employee (or a student) ‘pleads guilty’ when faced with misconduct allegations at an internal disciplinary enquiry?
May 26, 20236 minEvaluating evidence on a balance of probabilitiesIn a case of alleged misconduct of an employee, how should the matter be determined on a balance of probabilities in terms of the evidence?
Oct 7, 20226 minDisciplinary sanctions and consistency in the workplaceConsistency in workplace discipline is a fairness requirement, but it is not absolute. Each case must be considered on its own merits.
Jan 31, 20224 minSexual harassment - evaluating evidence where the only witness is the complainant The LAC considered the fairness of a dismissal of an official at a licensing centre for sexual harassment of a member of the public
Dec 17, 20206 minBreaching company procedures and dishonesty in the workplaceWorkplace discipline should be approached with an operational perspective and not be overly technical.
Nov 18, 20205 minManaging Workplace Discipline - do so timeouslyWorkplace discipline should be addressed as and when issues arise - not retrospectively when conduct has already become intolerable.