Dear Friends,

Greetings!

Often "Insubordination" is used as a weapon for Misconduct in disciplinary actions including terminations.

Would like my fellow HR friends to highlight what all goes under the umbrella Insubordination?

Whether a pure disagreement / debate between an employee and a supervisor will be called as Insubordination? Any examples / thought process sharing will be highly appreciated.

Thanks and look forward to a rewarding learning from you.

Regards,

Sangeeta

Failure to follow orders of employment which are lawful and not exploring the employee to Danger is justifiable for dismissal 

- Gorden Frazer & Co. Vs. CMU – peon refusing to follow orders by a clerk - is justifiable for dismissal 

- Ceylon Estates staff’s union Vs. Meddekumbura Estate - Refusal to obey a reasonable order of transfer is justifiable for dismissal 

- CMU Vs. Associate News Papers Limited - Deliberate refusal of overtime to embarrass the employer is justifiable for dismissal

Above is a definition with few Sri Lankan cases

Bishnoi