Company was right to sack officer for concealing conviction, court rules
The Industrial Court said dishonesty in an employment declaration was a serious matter and was sufficient ground for immediate dismissal.
A safety and health officer at Joe Green Precast Sdn Bhd was dismissed for concealing a criminal conviction, according to the industrial court in Penang. Rusita Md Lazim, the court's chairman, stated that an employer may terminate an employee without notice, but a fair disciplinary process should generally be followed. The court ruled that concealing a criminal conviction during the hiring process is a serious matter, as it erodes the trust and confidence vital to the employment relationship.
The court upheld the dismissal of the officer, who had previously been charged with theft and fined RM5,000. The company, believing in the officer's integrity, hired him without reservation, and his failure to disclose the conviction was deemed a serious act of misconduct. The officer's services were terminated 10 months after his appointment in April 2021.
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