Misconduct: Can employers dismiss for committing a criminal offence?

Keystone Law | Employment Law Journal | May 2022 #230
In light of the police fines issued to those who attended Downing Street events during lockdown, Sungjin Park examines how to deal with employees who break the law A misconduct dismissal will be considered unfair if the employer has not formed a genuine belief on reasonable grounds that the offence in question has been committed. …

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Disciplinary Procedures: Dismissing for criminal behaviour

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Employment Law Journal | October 2011 #124
Matthew Ramsey and Jenny Steer consider how employers should respond if an employee is arrested or charged with an offence by the police ‘The statutory ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures sets out the essentials of a reasonable investigation. The precise requirements of the process will vary from case to case, but …

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