The tribunal recently looked at a case where the employee had been sacked for punching a colleague after a works party. He claimed that this decision was unfair as their spat happened after hours.
Did this get him off the hook?
Published 16.01.2013
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
Suppose that an employee’s poor level of customer service has cost you a customer. Although it’s the first complaint you’ve received about them, could you dismiss for gross misconduct or might it
invite a tribunal claim?
Published 30.11.2011
Apparently, the average worker has 4,000 work-related rows during their career. True or not, just one heated argument can be highly disruptive in your workplace. So what’s the best way to tackle this
situation?
Published 28.04.2014
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
In a recent case, an employee selected for redundancy sent vast amounts of confidential information to her private e-mail address. She said it was “self-preservation”, the employer argued it was
gross misconduct. Who won?
Published 27.04.2011
Suppose that an employee steals from a client. You’re going to face some embarrassment, but what about potential liability? According to the Court of Appeal, it could be your fault. So how do you
avoid this?
Published 25.03.2011
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has considered whether an employee will always commit an act of gross misconduct where they make a covert recording in the workplace. What did it decide and how can you
protect yourself?
Published 11.09.2019
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
A complaint has been received from a member of the public - apparently, whilst she was out jogging, a man driving one of your vehicles sounded the horn at her which she found highly offensive. Should
you treat this as misconduct?
Published 12.02.2015