By Worstie Kirk and Crusty Work but blame me for the headline: In the field of industrial relations it is good practice when dealing with cases of alleged misconduct to have a formal procedure that sets out the process to be taken and allocates roles to skilled, trained individuals. The process is divided into stages. The first stage involves investigation to establish the facts.  The second stage (if there is need for one) is the hearing. The employee involved will already know the allegations against him/her.He or she will have offered his/her side of  the matter and will be able … Continue reading Tainted by bias: Scotland’s parasitical class