Dishonesty does not always merit dismissal

Dishonesty has traditionally been seen as a serious offence and one that could render an employment relationship intolerable. This is because dishonesty damages the ability of the employer to trust the employee.

The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal imposes a number of requirements on an employer who is contemplating dismissing an employee for misconduct. The employer should first consider factors such as the employee’s length of service and previous disciplinary record. ..

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