Overview
- Employment lawyer Juanma Lorente highlighted the issue on TikTok, using an example of years of brief delays that a company allowed without action.
- Prolonged employer tolerance can create an implied expectation that leads tribunals to deem a later firing for the same conduct improper.
- To uphold a disciplinary dismissal, courts look for gravity and proportionality, usually supported by prior warnings or suspensions.
- If a dismissal is ruled improper, workers are entitled to 33 days of pay per year of service up to 24 months, calculated from salary and seniority.
- The renewed coverage serves as a reminder for employers to enforce punctuality rules consistently from the start and to document breaches.