Misconduct

This article is about the legal sense. For misconduct in scientific research, see scientific misconduct. For the association football sense, see fouls and misconduct (association football). For the infraction in ice hockey, see penalty (ice hockey). For the 2016 American film, see Misconduct (film).

In law, misconduct is wrongful, improper, or unlawful conduct motivated by premeditated or intentional purpose or by obstinate indifference to the consequences of one's acts.

Two categories of misconduct are sexual misconduct and official misconduct. In connection with school discipline, "misconduct" is generally understood to be student behavior that is unacceptable to school officials but does not violate criminal statutes, including absenteeism, tardiness, bullying, and inappropriate language. (Special Education Dictionary, 2003, LRP Publications) Misconduct in the workplace generally falls under two categories. Minor misconduct is seen as unacceptable but is not a criminal offense (e.g. being late, faking qualifications).[1] Gross misconduct can lead to dismissal (e.g. stealing or sexual harassment).

Misconduct refers to an action, rather than neglecting to take action, or inaction which could be referred to as poor performance.

Examples of gross misconduct

See also

Further reading

References

  1. ↑ "Dishonesty in Medical Research" (PDF). Medico-legalsociety.org.uk. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "Gross Misconduct". Access Solicitor. Archived from the original on February 18, 2013.
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