Myth - the expression "summary dismissal" for gross misconduct can be taken literally.
Fact - dismissing an employee without notice on the grounds of gross misconduct will ordinarily be deemed to be unfair if the employer did not first inform the employee of the allegations against them, thoroughly investigate them, give the employee an opportunity to discuss or refute them and allow the employee the right to appeal.
Employers should, therefore, always follow their disciplinary procedure before summarily dismissing an employee for gross misconduct.
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