GROSS MISCONDUCT DISMISSALS How the law has evolved and why it should be reformed

In recent years, the landscape of UK employment law has shifted quite dramatically, particularly in the realm of gross misconduct dismissals. What was once a nuanced and balanced legal framework has increasingly skewed in favour of employers, leaving employees vulnerable to summary dismissals for actions that often fall far short of true gross misconduct.
This timely and provocative book explores the evolution of gross misconduct law over the past fifteen years, highlighting the critical changes that have eroded job security. Drawing on a wealth of case law, the authors present a compelling argument for urgent reform. They expose the troubling ways in which legal interpretations have become increasingly employer-friendly, making it alarmingly easy to justify dismissals that would have been deemed unfair in earlier decades.
With a new government in power and employment law reform high on the agenda, this book offers a crucial analysis of the current state of play. It calls for a return to fairness and balance, advocating for changes that will protect employees' rights and restore integrity to the law of unfair dismissal.
Whether you are an HR professional, a legal practitioner, or simply someone interested in the evolving world of employment law, Gross Misconduct Dismissals provides an essential guide to understanding where we are now - and where we need to go.