Last week Jeremy Clarkson was in the news for apparently using the “n” word. \u00a0This latest utterance is the most recent in a string of what can only be deemed racially discriminating outbursts. \u00a0It seems that the BBC has had enough and given Clarkson a final warning that will remain on file indefinitely.<\/p>\n
His previous comments include:<\/p>\n
“If it turns out that a Malaysian customs officer cannot be bribed, I shall renounce Christianity and move to the Orkneys where, I’m told, everyone is Lucifer’s best mate.”<\/p>\n
“We know also that the French are rude, the Italians are mad and the Dutch are a bunch of dope-smoking pornographers.”<\/p>\n
“Each Wednesday, I have to make a 120-mile journey from Nairobi, south London, to Bombay, near Birmingham.”<\/p>\n
“If you happen to be a homosexualist Cypriot, you cannot expect everyone in the whole borough to finance your perversion.”<\/p>\n
In March Clarkson used the term “slope” in a Top Gear programme, which is a derogatory term for people of Asian descent.<\/p>\n
This latest episode where he was reciting what once was an acceptable nursery rhyme that contained the n word which he mumbled but, nonetheless, said was filmed in 2012. \u00a0The footage, however, was not broadcast. \u00a0 Clarkson subsequently apologised after forensic investigators confirmed he had said the word in question, but the situation has caused a furore in the press with many commentators calling for his sacking.<\/p>\n
So has the BBC acted fairly by issuing a final warning that must remain on file indefinitely? \u00a0If Clarkson makes one more offensive remark he will lose his job.<\/p>\n
The ACAS code of practice recommends that if a final written warning is issued the following should apply:<\/span><\/p>\n A final written warning should set out the nature of the misconduct or poor performance and the change in behaviour or improvement in performance required (with timescale). The employee should be told how long the warning will remain current. The employee should be informed of the consequences of further misconduct, or failure to improve performance, within the set period following a final warning. For instance that it may result in dismissal or some other contractual penalty such as demotion or loss of seniority.<\/p>\n Whilst the BBC have complied with many of the principles, having an indefinite final warning hanging over Clarkson with the threat of his every word being scrutinised is arguably quite harsh and misinterprets the ACAS code the aim of which is promote fairness. \u00a0It could be difficult for this controversial figure who has a history of being outspoken to comply. although he must do his utmost to do so.<\/p>\n I usually recommend to my clients that a final written warning should remain on file for twelve months and sometimes two years if the behaviour that warrants the warning has been sufficiently serious. \u00a0If the employee commits another offence whilst the warning is live, then dismissal could be the next step. \u00a0I also recommend that after the warning has expired the paperwork relating to that disciplinary situation is destroyed so it can not be used against the employee in future.<\/p>\n If Clarkson does not agree with this decision he can of course appeal. \u00a0He could also put in a grievance about the unfairness of the indefinite warning.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Last week Jeremy Clarkson was in the news for apparently using the “n” word. \u00a0This latest utterance is the most recent in a string of what can only be deemed racially discriminating outbursts. \u00a0It seems that the BBC has had enough and given Clarkson a final warning that will remain on file indefinitely. His previous […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[317,318,143,508],"tags":[509],"class_list":["post-2494","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-disciplinary-hearing","category-disciplinary-interview","category-disciplinary-investigation","category-discplinary-procedure","tag-jeremy-clarkson-and-the-final-warning"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n