Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the summary dismissal was exercised in time under Art. 337 OR
Decisione estratta
The employer forfeited the right to immediate termination because it waited too long before starting the clarifying inquiries; ordinary notice remained reasonably bearable.
Motivazione estratta
When a concrete suspicion exists and the employer considers immediate dismissal if confirmed, it must promptly take all reasonable steps to clarify the facts. By waiting more than a week before hearing the relevant persons, the employer showed that no immediate reaction was required.