What is Gross Misconduct?
Gross misconduct covers a long list of offenses that staff members could commit at work. This behavior is unprofessional and unethical, falling short of regular standards in the typical workplace.
Conducting this severe destroys the relationship between employer and employee and warrants instant dismissal (also known as ‘summary dismissal’)—without notice and without pay in lieu of notice (PILON).
List Of Gross Misconduct In Rwanda
ACTS OF GROSS MISCONDUCT UNDER THE RWANDAN LAW
- Theft;
- Fraud;
- Fighting at the workplace;
- Taking alcoholic drinks at the workplace;
- To be on duty under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
- Falsification;
- Any form of discrimination in the workplace.
- Sexual harassment;
What are examples of gross misconduct?
What are examples of gross misconduct? Gross misconduct can include fraud or theft, violence, serious breaches of health and safety requirements, intoxication in the workplace gross negligence, or serious insubordination.
What is the list of reasons for gross misconduct?
Gross misconduct can include things like theft, physical violence, gross negligence or serious insubordination.
With gross misconduct, you can dismiss the employee immediately as long as you follow a fair procedure.
Is lying gross misconduct?
Lying on a CV could amount to gross misconduct, entitling the employer to summarily bring the employment relationship to an end.
Lying on a CV can, therefore, allow an employer the right to summarily dismiss the employee without notice or compensation.