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Morality clauses

A morality clause is a term within a contract of employment that prevents the employee from behaviour that could bring the employer into disrepute, or is contrary to the ethos of the employer.

The morality clause typically allows for the employer to take disciplinary action, up to and including the termination of employment, against the employee if the clause is breached. Morality clauses are sometimes seen in high-profile positions, such as in the entertainment industry, or in religious institutions.


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    BNP policeman sacked over membership

    by Tara Craig 23 Mar 2009
    by Tara Craig 23 Mar 2009

    Merseyside Police has sacked a police officer whose name appeared on the BNP membership list.PC Steve Bettley has been suspended...

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    Shariah Law: a matter of belief

    by Georgina Fuller 17 Sep 2008
    by Georgina Fuller 17 Sep 2008

    With increasing numbers of Muslims employed in the UK is it time for employers to pay more than lip service...

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    • Employment contracts

    Tullett Prebon Group recovers no-show clause money

    by Personnel Today 2 Sep 2008
    by Personnel Today 2 Sep 2008

    Tullett Prebon Group Limited v Ghaleb El-HajjaliFactsTullett Prebon Group Limited (“Tullett”), a City investment firm, entered into an employment contract...

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    Explosion in fraud leads to call for culture change to support whistleblowers

    by Gareth Vorster 22 Oct 2007
    by Gareth Vorster 22 Oct 2007

    Human resources (HR) experts have warned that companies must develop an anti-fraud culture in the workplace so that whistleblowers feel safe...

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    InterContinental Hotels Group resignation over falsified qualifications prompts call to check CVs

    by Mike Berry 15 Jun 2007
    by Mike Berry 15 Jun 2007

    Employers have been warned to scrutinise CVs thoroughly when recruiting senior management following the resignation of a leading hotel executive...

    • Corporate governance
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    IT workers admit to looking up confidential and private information

    by Gareth Vorster 30 May 2007
    by Gareth Vorster 30 May 2007

    One in three IT workers abuse their access to company systems by looking at confidential information, including private files, wage...

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    Why managers don’t act against staff who view child porn

    by Ross Bentley 13 May 2005
    by Ross Bentley 13 May 2005

    Managers are unlinkely to report staff caught looking at child porn at work for fear of getting embroiled in a lengthy legal case

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    Fishing for compliments on office romances

    by John Charlton 15 Mar 2005
    by John Charlton 15 Mar 2005

    I had an inkling of what Lord H might want to discuss when I glimpsed the newspaper headline on his desk 'Bonking Boeing boss booted'.

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    Workplace romances are commonplace, but risky

    by dan thomas 4 Feb 2005
    by dan thomas 4 Feb 2005

    Most employees have had romantic relationships with work colleages and six out of 10 met their partners at work

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    What to do when business becomes a family affair

    by Nic Paton 31 Jan 2005
    by Nic Paton 31 Jan 2005

    Office romances and employing several members of one family can present all sorts of HR problems, but none that are insurmountable

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