Dialled In, Switched Off: The Cost of a Call Behind the Wheel

27/05/2025 33 min

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One phone call. One moment of distraction. One life almost lost.That's what our HR consultancy had to deal with when a delivery driver, carelessly using his phone, hit a pedestrian — and claimed, 'It wasn’t that bad.' 📲 Is using a phone while driving gross misconduct?⚖️ Can employers be held legally responsible if a pedestrian is killed/injured?⛔ Should you suspend staff immediately after a road incident?Dealing with gross misconduct? Our HR software features a disciplinary decider to help you manage conduct lawfully — from just £1PP. Plus, our award-winning lawyers are here to provide specialist guidance for only £6PP. https://bit.ly/3wiwyyl#DangerousDriving #GrossMisconduct #DialedInSwitchedOff #HRER #HRPodcast
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