workplace misconduct
Professional ethical breaches
Workplace misconduct covers behavior that violates professional standards or company policies—harassment, discrimination, theft, fraud, insubordination, or safety violations.
The term often appears in HR contexts and legal proceedings: She was terminated for workplace misconduct after the investigation.
What counts as misconduct varies by organization, but generally includes actions that harm colleagues, the company, or its reputation.
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- hostile work environmentLegally actionable workplace harassment
- quid pro quoReciprocal exchange of value
- time theftCompensation for unworked hours
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
absenteeism · dishonesty · fraud · theft · forgery · data breaches · retaliation · whistleblower retaliation · wrongful termination · exploitation · conflict of interest · exclusion · verbal abuse · bribery · manipulation · insider trading · corruption · assault
workplace misconductprofessional conduct
Proper workplace behavior standards
compliance · ethical conduct · ethical behavior · professional integrity · rule-following
workplace misconductprofessionalism
Workplace conduct standards
integrity · professional ethics · good standing · trustworthiness · going above and beyond
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