Internal disputes in the workplace
We understand the damage to your workplace culture and business reputation that internal disciplinary and grievance matters can bring.
We regularly advise employers on disciplinary and grievance processes and our advice extends to matters relating to:
- Misconduct
- Capability
- Ill-health and disability
- Regulatory issues including FCA rules on fitness and propriety and non-financial misconduct
- Discrimination
- Whistleblowing
- Bullying
- Sexual harassment
- Constructive dismissal and breach of contract
- Equal pay
- Flexible work arrangements
Our ethos is to be proactive, and we work with a range of specialists from professional investigatory and IT forensic experts, HR specialists to workplace mediators to investigate and resolve issues.
Recent Matters
- Coordination of an internal investigation into allegations of discrimination and harassment including the appointment of a specialist discrimination barrister to carry out an extensive investigation.
- Advising an international private equity firm in relation to its obligations under the statutory duty to prevent repetition of sexual harassment.
- Advising on the suspension and investigation of a senior employee following allegations of bullying and inappropriate behaviour including the timing and ambit of their suspension.