ARTICLE · 21 AUGUST 2023

Expert Warns On Misconduct Allegation Response

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Businesses should ensure they have a thorough disciplinary process in place to deal with allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behaviour, a legal expert said today in light of the BBC scandal.

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Businesses should ensure they have a thorough disciplinary process in place to deal with allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behaviour, a legal expert said today in light of the BBC scandal.

Jayne Holliday, Legal Director in Employment Law at West Midlands law firm Higgs LLP, said allegations, and in particular suspensions, should be handled carefully and cautiously to avoid legal claims further down the line.

Her warning comes as the BBC faces scrutiny over its handling of the latest crisis to land at its door, with a so far unnamed senior employee alleged to have paid for photographs of a teenager.

It is believed that the presenter has been suspended and an investigation launched.

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