| Issue: |
Sub-Issue 1: |
Sub-Issue 2: |
Sub-Issue 3: |
| misconduct |
dereliction of duty |
Abuse of electronic mail (E-Mail) |
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Summary:
The reason given by the employer for dismissing the claimant was that he had breached its policies in regard to electronic communications, standard of conduct and harassment. The employer explained that the claimant used its electronic system to send messages that were deemed to contravene its policies due to their sexual and harassing nature. The employer had a zero tolerance policy in this regard. The claimant had received a prior warning in regard to using the employer's e-mail system in this manner but he continued to send other e-mails of the same nature. According to the Umpire, the claimant breached the employer's policies after having received a warning to stop this behaviour. The appeal is dismissed.
