David in Personnel Today – Scott Mills and the BBC’s handling of his departure
Scott free?
Have a read of David’s comments in the Personnel Today article below, covering the shock departure of Scott Mills from the BBC.
Did he jump or was he pushed?
The BBC’s position depends heavily on whether Mills was engaged as a contractor or employed directly. As a contractor, termination without notice with no proper grounds for fundamental breach could expose the BBC to a breach‑of‑contract claim. If he was an employee, standard practice would have been suspension on full pay pending investigation, followed either by summary dismissal for alleged gross misconduct or a swift resignation. He added that while a settlement agreement is possible, the speed of events makes it unlikely.
Read David’s comments in Personnel Today.
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