These offences are considered serious enough to break the trust between an Monochrome and a team member, justifying summary dismissal following a fair disciplinary hearing.

🔴 1. Theft or Fraud

• Stealing company property or assets

• Falsifying financial records or expense claims

• Deliberate misrepresentation of information

🔴 2. Physical Violence or Threatening Behaviour

• Fighting or physical assault in the workplace

• Threatening colleagues, clients, or management

• Acts of intimidation or bullying with intent to harm

🔴 3. Gross Insubordination

• Deliberate refusal to follow lawful and reasonable instructions

• Open defiance of management authority

• Encouraging others to disobey company policies

🔴 4. Serious Breach of Confidentiality

• Sharing sensitive company data with unauthorised parties

• Leaking proprietary information to competitors or the public

• Discussing confidential matters on social media

🔴 5. Serious Breach of Data Protection Laws

• Mishandling customer or team member data in violation of GDPR or privacy policies

• Unauthorised access or distribution of secure files

• Intentional deletion or corruption of company records

🔴 6. Substance Abuse

• Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol during working hours

• Possession or use of illegal substances on company premises

• Endangering others due to intoxication

🔴 7. Acts of Discrimination or Harassment

• Racial, sexual, or other discriminatory behaviour

• Harassment of colleagues, clients, or vendors

• Violation of the company’s dignity at work or equal opportunities policies

🔴 8. Serious Health & Safety Violations

• Knowingly endangering oneself or others

• Tampering with safety equipment or procedures

• Repeatedly ignoring safety protocols resulting in risk or injury

🔴 9. Unauthorised Access or Misuse of Systems

• Hacking or tampering with company systems or networks

• Downloading or distributing malicious software

• Accessing confidential files without permission

🔴 10. Criminal Activity Affecting Employment

• Conviction of a criminal offence that undermines role responsibilities or company reputation

• Use of company resources to conduct illegal activity

• Breach of professional or regulatory licensing requirements

These actions typically result in summary dismissal, meaning termination without notice or pay in lieu of notice (subject to a fair investigation and hearing).

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