Common use of Schedule Four Clause in Contracts

Schedule Four. Serious Misconduct 5.4.1 The following are examples of offences which may constitute serious misconduct and which may give rise to summary dismissal under clause 4.2. Every instance of misconduct must be assessed on its facts and a “full and fair” investigation into the alleged conduct must take place prior to a decision to terminate: (a) Unauthorised use, possession or movement of Employer, customer, supplier, other Employee’s or other Employee’s family’s property or any other property belonging to or under the control of the Employer. This includes but is not limited to, vehicles, money, information, intellectual property, scrap, waste or damaged items;