What is an injunction?
An injunction is a court order to compel a party to perform or to restrain a party from performing a particular action. An injunction may be sought by an employee to stop their employer from pursuing or continuing disciplinary proceedings against them. An employee seeking an injunction must establish a strong case that they will be successful at the trial of the action.
Why may an employee seek an injunction in a disciplinary process?
The most common reasons for an employee seeking an injunction in a disciplinary process are:
Suspension of the employee
A holding suspension, pending the investigation of a complaint, must not:
- be imposed in a manner which unfairly affects an employee’s constitutional right
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