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To what extent can a human resources department influence disciplinary proceedings? Our Leeds Employment Law team consider a recent Employment Tribunal claim. Questions such as this go to the heart of whether an employer has carried out a fair and reasonable investigation and procedure generally prior to dismissing an employee. Failure to do so can … Continued

Can an employee resign in response to the employer’s conduct and claim constructive unfair dismissal if they have committed gross misconduct or breached their contract of employment? The Employment Appeal Tribunal considered this point in Atkinson v Community Gateway Association, holding that the employee does not give up their right to resign just because they … Continued