The importance of disciplinary investigations

• Author:
• Mark Kaye

A recent EAT decision in the case of Ali v. Sovereign Buses (London) Limited highlights the need for employers to carry out proper investigations prior to carrying out disciplinary-related dismissals, even in circumstances where the employee has been charged with a criminal offence.

This case, which arose prior to the statutory dismissal and disciplinary procedures coming into force, involved the destruction of a bus by fire damage. Mr Ali was the driver of the bus and he was charged by pol... (600 more words)

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