Drugs row raises questions over whether staff can be sacked for a relative's crime

Drugs row raises questions over whether staff can be sacked for a relative's crime

A drugs row at one of the highest levels of parliament raises a serious HR issue regarding whether an employee can be sacked, or demoted, for a family member’s crimes.

Currently, Labour MP and Shadow International Development Secretary Kate Osamor [pictured], one of the most senior members of Corbyn’s opposition party, could face a standards investigation, at her place of work, after refusing to sack her son when he was caught with £2,500 worth of drugs.

Continue reading for FREE!

Sign up for a myGrapevine account to get:

  • Unlimited access to News content
  • The latest Features, Columns & Opinions
  • A full range of specialist HR newsletters to choose from

Welcome Back

* By creating an account you agree that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions and that Executive Grapevine International Ltd and its partners may contact you regarding relevant content and products. You will also be added to the HR Grapevine newsletter mailing list.