We have a new employee who is demanding expensive modifications to some machinery on safety grounds. Can we just tell him to pack up and go?
No. If you sack someone for pointing out an imminent risk to health and safety, it is automatically deemed to be an unfair dismissal, regardless of his length of service. You should take his comments seriously, take such steps as are reasonable (for example, asking the opinion of the Health & Safety Executive), and ensure that your disciplinary procedure is followed (see Disciplinary Issues).
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