Can an employee be dismissed for failing to disclose a disciplinary record during a promotion interview? Learn how the Labour Court ruled in Hlangana v South African Local Bargaining Council, why misrepresentation was considered serious misconduct, and what the case means for employers, recruitment processes, workplace integrity, and trust-based employment relationships.

Labour Court upholds dismissal for gross negligence in stock loss case, reinforcing accountability in inventory management.

In employment, theft of any size can break trust and justify dismissal, as trust is crucial in the employer-employee relationship.