Navigating Employee Misconduct: Legal Approaches To Disciplinary Actions

Sritrisha S, BBA LLB(Hons.), School of Excellence in Law, Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University

1.1 ABSTRACT:

The paper reviews disciplinary action against employees misconduct, which can be minor or serious. The legal framework applicable in the course of such an action then follows, with a highlight on the principles of natural justice - that is, the right to a fair hearing and the rule against bias. This paper underlines the role of timely and impartial inquiries. It therefore carries that an employer needs to follow certain procedures for the purpose of fairness to avoid falling into legal problems. This paper describes a different kind of misconduct ranging from negligence and insubordination to fraud and theft, with their respective penalties. This paper also delves into the function of preliminary inquiries, charge sheets, and disciplinary committees in the course of an investigation that is dissected. Finally, it concludes by giving practical proposals on how this might be achieved in a manner that enhances both the efficacy and equity of the disciplinary procedure; indeed, calling for a proper balance in nurturing a sense of responsibility and fairness in the workplace.

Keywords: Misconduct, Workplace, Changes and Enquiries, Disciplinary actions.