Can I sack my employee over a racist tweet?
Q: One of my employees has posted a racist tweet following the England game on Sunday. A: The case this week of an employee from Savills who has been suspended from work for doing just this has attracted significant media attention. In that case the employee has said that he did not send the tweet and his account was hacked. Sponsored  This highlights some important lessons on how employers should react to such a situation:   Dont rush it. Anyone employed for more than two years has protection against unfair dismissal. Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, the employer must have a fair reason for a dismissal and must follow a fair procedure. Even in cases of what can