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UK Judge Rules Personal Online Shopping Isn't Dismissal Grounds

9/6/2025

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A UK judge ruled that online shopping during work hours is not grounds for dismissal.
Ms. Anna Lanuszka was unfairly dismissed from Accountancy MK after her employer monitored her computer with spyware.
The tribunal found her 1 hour and 24 minutes of personal use over two days was not excessive.
Ms. Lanuszka received £14,120 for unfair dismissal, with no prior conduct issues noted.
The ruling highlighted the absence of policies against personal use during work hours.

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A UK judge ruled that online shopping during work hours is not grounds for dismissal.
Ms. Anna Lanuszka was unfairly dismissed from Accountancy MK after her employer monitored her computer with spyware.
The tribunal found her 1 hour and 24 minutes of personal use over two days was not excessive.
Ms. Lanuszka received £14,120 for unfair dismissal, with no prior conduct issues noted.
The ruling highlighted the absence of policies against personal use during work hours.