The Art of Cross-Examination — Where Cases Are Won (and Lost)
The Art of Cross-Examination — Where Cases Are Won (and Lost) Cross-examination is often the most misunderstood part of a disciplinary hearing. Many representatives approach it as an opportunity to argue, interrupt, or make speeches. Others avoid it entirely, asking only a few superficial questions before moving on. Both approaches miss the point. What Cross-Examination […]
Rushed Disciplinary Hearings: Why Employers Lose Cases They Should Win
Rushed Disciplinary Hearings: Why Employers Lose Cases They Should Win In many workplaces, disciplinary hearings are treated as a formality, a step that must be completed as quickly as possible in order to justify a dismissal. The facts appear clear, the outcome seems obvious, and there is pressure to act swiftly. As a result, hearings […]