Tag: ExaggeratedCharges
Exaggerating insubordination charges – emotion vs objectivity
The concept of insubordination means ‘refusal to obey a lawful and reasonable instruction’. Gross insubordination can be a ground for dismissal. However, the employer has the onus of proving that the act was, in fact, one of insubordination and that it was gross (very serious). An employer’s belief that insubordination has occurred can easily trigger an emotional response from the executive who issued the instruction.
