A Dell employee in Montpellier, France has been sacked for
abusing the company e-mail system. The male worker made the mistake
of accidentally sending pornographic images to a female Dell senior
executive in the US, according to a report by news site
Annanova.
His intention had been to send the images to somebody else
within the company that happened to have an almost identical
name.
Despite an apology, the worker has been sacked on the grounds of
sexual harassment. He has responded by taking Dell to an industrial
tribunal for wrongful dismissal. The tribunal will hear the case on
20th June.
OUT-LAW.COM's Geraldine Kelm, an employment lawyer, commented:
"This case is a typical example of the difficulties encountered in
using e-mail for personal use during business hours and emphasises
the importance for Companies of adopting and enforcing a suitable
e-mail policy."
If your business does not already have an internet and e-mail
policy, or has one that may not comply with current UK laws, you
should read our guide. You can also download our free policy which
you can amend and use in your business.
