Vedder Price associate Rachel Easton was recently quoted in an International Employment Lawyer article discussing the implications of a UK tribunal decision addressing whether personal use of work devices can justify dismissal.

The tribunal ruled that an employer acted unfairly in dismissing an employee for time spent on non-work activities, noting the absence of a clear policy and shortcomings in the employer’s investigation.

Rachel highlighted the importance of employers maintaining clear, consistently applied policies around personal device use, as well as ensuring that proper investigations and accurate record-keeping are carried out before taking disciplinary action. She emphasized that without these safeguards, employers may struggle to justify dismissals and face increased risk in defending unfair dismissal claims.

Read the full article on International Employment Lawyer here (subscription may be required).