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#zero-tolerance-policy
7 cases tagged Zero Tolerance Policy.
22-year kitchen porter dismissed for sexual harassment: zero-tolerance policy upheld
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a kitchen porter with 22 years' service after he whispered 'I wish I could impregnate you' to a colleague, following a previous warning about inappropriate comments.
Porter dismissed for pushing security guard: zero-tolerance policy upheld
A hospital porter with nine years' service was fairly dismissed for pushing a security guard who challenged him for not wearing a face mask. The tribunal upheld the employer's decision, finding the dismissal within the range of reasonable responses.
Train driver dismissed after positive cannabis test: zero-tolerance policy upheld
An employment tribunal has ruled that Arriva Rail London fairly dismissed a train driver of 10 years who tested positive for cannabis metabolites in a random drug test, rejecting his defence that the result was caused by CBD oil.
31-year Home Office officer dismissed for unauthorised database lookups: dismissal fair despite procedural flaws
An Immigration Enforcement Officer with 31 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after carrying out unauthorised lookups on a Home Office database, including after a zero-tolerance policy was introduced. The tribunal found the employer's belief in misconduct was genuine and reasonable, despite procedural shortcomings.
Shunter dismissed for using mobile phone while driving: conduct dismissal upheld
A shunter with six years' service was fairly dismissed after driving while using a hand-held phone and breaching a red light. The tribunal rejected claims that the dismissal was linked to earlier health and safety concerns.
Dismissed for failing to complete drug treatment: a conduct decision that was fair
A Customer Services Supervisor for London Underground was fairly dismissed after being discharged from residential drug rehabilitation for threatening behaviour. The tribunal found the employer's investigation and decision were within the range of reasonable responses.
Dismissed for a racist joke after 10 years: a sanction that went too far
A coin processor with 10 years' unblemished service was unfairly dismissed for posting a racist joke on the company intranet. The tribunal found a final written warning would have been appropriate and awarded £6,139.92.