Gross misconduct and appeal procedure under social security rules define workplace offences and a time-bound review mechanism. Gross misconduct covers wilful destruction of employer's property, workplace assault, conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude, theft, fraud or dishonesty connected with the employer's business or property, and wilful breach of safety measures or interference with safety or firefighting equipment. Appeals must be filed in Form XII before the competent authority, which must notify the employer, call for a reply and documents, may seek further details, and decide the appeal within three months, extendable by three months for recorded reasons. If the employer defaults, the appeal may be decided ex parte.
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Gross misconduct and appeal procedure under social security rules define workplace offences and a time-bound review mechanism.
Gross misconduct covers wilful destruction of employer's property, workplace assault, conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude, theft, fraud or dishonesty connected with the employer's business or property, and wilful breach of safety measures or interference with safety or firefighting equipment. Appeals must be filed in Form XII before the competent authority, which must notify the employer, call for a reply and documents, may seek further details, and decide the appeal within three months, extendable by three months for recorded reasons. If the employer defaults, the appeal may be decided ex parte.
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