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The tribunal has found that an employee who was sacked for “urinating on the floor by a barrel of whisky” was unfairly dismissed. Where did the employer go wrong in relation to gross misconduct?
Published 25.11.2021
If an employee breaches the terms of a policy or company rule, can you dismiss them? What does a recent case involving a smoker have to say?
Published 07.02.2008
An employee who likes to regularly overindulge in alcohol can be a problem at the best of times. But suppose it results in them being kicked off an external training course that they must attend. Can
this be grounds for dismissal?
Published 09.09.2009
The tribunal has ruled that an employee who was sacked for liking and sharing a Facebook post which criticised her boss was unfairly dismissed. Where did the employer go wrong?
Published 07.11.2022
Recently, one of your employees got in a taxi only to discover it was being driven by a member of staff who’s signed off sick. As he’s getting full sick pay you’re understandably annoyed. But can you
dismiss him for gross misconduct?
Published 19.02.2009
An employee who was sacked after he claimed for two lunches whilst travelling on a work-related business trip has lost his claim for unfair dismissal. Why did the tribunal find in the employer’s
favour?
Published 31.10.2023
Many people like a drink or two and unless you’ve a strict no alcohol policy, may drink during work hours. Most of the time it won’t be a problem, but what happens if an employee gets excessively
drunk. Is it safe to dismiss?
Published 07.04.2005
In a 2023 case, the employee was sacked for gross misconduct after he played a prank on a colleague. However, the tribunal ruled that this was an unfair dismissal. Why did it reach this decision?
Published 13.12.2023
The tribunal has ruled that a Sainsbury’s employee was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after he was found to have taken carrier bags without paying for them. Does this mean minor theft is
always gross misconduct?
Published 17.05.2024
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