#workplace-misconduct

#workplace-misconduct

According to Reuters, concerns about a possible relationship first surfaced in the spring through the company's internal reporting channel "Speak Up." A board-led investigation followed, during which Freixe had denied the relationship. Staff concerns persisted, prompting another investigation overseen by Chairman Bulcke and Lead Independent Director Isla and independent outside counsel. This time around, investigators found what they believed to be evidence of a romantic relationship with a direct subordinate.

Nestle has dismissed its chief executive, Laurent Freixe, after an investigation into an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate that was found to have breached its code of business conduct. The Swiss-headquartered multinational named Philipp Navratil as his replacement. Nestle said Freixe's departure after 40 years at the company followed an investigation overseen by its chair, Paul Bulcke, and lead independent director, Pablo Isla, with the support of outside counsel, into the relationship with a direct subordinate in breach of company's conduct code.

Fighting to keep her job, San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus this week described how she had been plagued by misogyny and sexism amid a male-dominated law enforcement culture in her office even as efforts to remove her derailed her reforms. Corpus concluded her testimony under oath Wednesday, after a full day on the stand Tuesday, in a public hearing that could lead to her removal from office.

Caltrans has launched an investigation after a retirement party during work hours allegedly included alcohol and an exotic dancer, leading to immediate disciplinary actions.

Stanislav Stepchuk was dismissed for misconduct after a disciplinary procedure found that he had acted inappropriately in pursuing sexual relations with the co-worker.

Last year, Neale faced a misconduct hearing and was cleared of gross misconduct before his evidence was heard. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has now mounted a High Court bid to revive the disciplinary hearing...

Victor Aenlle, the former chief of staff to Sheriff Christina Corpus, will return as a reserve deputy to assist with the backlog of concealed carry weapon permit applications.