Gross Misconduct
Gross misconduct refers to an employee's negative behaviour or action so serious that it calls for the employee's summary dismissal without the usual contractual obligations of a notice period. Often mistaken, summary dismissal does not mean immediate dismissal. It requires employers to follow certain dismissal procedures even if the employee was caught in action. The best practice is the suspension of the employee so that investigation can take place. Gross misconduct may encompass theft, fraud, violence, harassment, or any serious breaches of safety regulations or any conduct substantially undermining the overall integrity of the workplace.
