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The following are examples of offences Got a complaint
which are normally regarded as gross The majority of concerns, problems
misconduct and will automatically or complaints can be resolved
invoke the disciplinary process
informally between your immediate
• Theft or unauthorised possession line manager and you. It is to
or use of any property or facilities our mutual advantage that issues

belonging to Identify Group or affecting you are dealt with without

any employee unreasonable delay, effectively and
• Deliberate damage to property in an atmosphere of shared trust and
belonging to Identify Group or any confidence so that they do not develop
employee into major problems. However,
we recognise that occasionally the
• Fighting or intimidating anyone informal approach may not bring
• Being unfit for work by reasons of the required results and a more
non-prescribed medical drugs or formal procedure for the resolution of
drink problems will apply.
• Serious breaches of health and
safety rules Please refer to the Grievance policy
HRP051
• Serious misuse of the Group name
• Serious breach of Group rules and
policies
• Unlawful discrimination, bullying
or harassment of fellow employees
(racial, sexual or on grounds
of religion, disability, or sexual
orientation).

This list is intended as a guide and is not
exhaustive. Offences of a similar nature
c a b o s l a n d e e u h t i w t l a n d . s s e c o r p s i h t r e
We reserve the right to suspend on full
basic pay while an investigation in to
any alleged offence is carried out. Gross
misconduct may result in summary
dismissal without notice or payment in
lieu of notice.

Please refer to the disciplinary policy HRP050

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