Suspension at work: Case Examples - Episode 87

Examples of cases involving suspension at work Following the last two episodes in which I covered suspending employees, I have compiled some cases involving suspension at work to give you some examples of the facts and circumstances.
In this episode I will cover: Camden and Islington Mental Health and Social Care Trust v Atkinson UKEAT/0058/07
Gogay v Hertfordshire County Council - Court of Appeal 2000;
Mezey v South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust - Court of Appeal;
Milne v The Link Asset & Security Company Limited - Employment Appeal Tribunal;
Shipstone v Leicestershire County Council - Leicester Employment Tribunal.
You can review Employment Tribunal Judgement that have been published here: https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions
Action Points Seek advice about the particular circumstances, every case is different;
Review the suspension checklist before suspending, in the same way as you would for any other conduct issue;
Take care not to make snap decisions or judgments;
Listen to the two earlier episodes on suspension here 85 and 86.
Get in touch to get your copy of the free suspension checklist, email suspension@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk
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