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Fair dismissal of employee who punched colleague after Christmas party

A case examining whether the dismissal of an employee who punched a colleague after a Christmas party was fair, and what it shows about misconduct occurring outside normal working hours but closely connected to work.

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Gimson v Display By Design Ltd 1900336/2012

Was the incident after the Christmas party “in the course of employment”?

A case summary examining whether the dismissal of an employee for punching a colleague at a Christmas party was fair, and what it shows about managing misconduct at work‑related social events.

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