Gross misconduct is a serious thing. So any instance of it is going to be stressful. As an employer, it’s difficult to know how to manage behaviour so serious it qualifies as gross misconduct. And the high level of stress increases the risk of making mistakes — which is especially

People have to take time off work for all sorts of reasons - illness, pregnancy, death in the family, mental health issues. No one can be switched “On” all the time. On the same token, employees also find excuses and ways to skip out on important work when they take