The penalty for proven gross misconduct is summary dismissal, which means employment can be terminated without notice or pay. But what’s the risk if an employee says they didn’t know their actions
would be treated that seriously?
Published 01.06.2010
You’re reviewing your disciplinary procedures and looking to re-define the type of behaviour which qualifies as gross misconduct. What areas should you consider and how do you make staff aware of
these changes?
Published 04.10.2007
You want to dismiss an employee with almost twelve months’ service. If you’re able to avoid an unfair dismissal claim, can you breach your own disciplinary procedure in the process? What does new
case law say?
Published 17.11.2005
An employee has committed a few acts of misconduct in close succession. Individually, they only warrant a written warning. Can you add them all up and allege this is actually a matter of gross
misconduct?
Published 21.05.2014
Most employers have “bringing the business into serious disrepute” listed as a gross misconduct offence in their disciplinary rules. When should this ground for dismissal actually be used?
Published 21.12.2016
An employee committed an act of gross misconduct. You waited a day then summarily dismissed before following the modified disciplinary and dismissal procedure. They claim the delay made it an unfair
dismissal - correct?
Published 18.09.2008
Apparently, computers in the Houses of Parliament have been used to access pornographic websites 300,000 times in the past year - that’s 820 hits a day. How can you prevent your employees from doing
something similar?
Published 19.09.2013
The tribunal has ruled that a former Oxford University employee - who was sacked over twelve allegations of gross misconduct - was unfairly dismissed. Where did this particular employer go wrong?
Published 24.02.2015
Some brand new equipment has gone missing from your premises. But rather than one potential suspect, you have several. If nobody owns up, can you sack them all? And, if this is possible, what process
must you follow first?
Published 15.06.2010
You’re doubtless fully aware of the damage an unfair dismissal claim could have on your business. As a result you have procedures etc. in place. But might this mean you’re overlooking the risk of a
wrongful dismissal claim?
Published 30.06.2005