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Hamburg Labor Court Upholds Dismissal of UKE Chief Physician Over Misconduct

The court ruled that the physician's racist remarks, sexual harassment, and threats constituted serious breaches of duty, justifying termination without notice.

Der gefeuerte UKE-Professor und seine vier Anwälte.
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Die fristlose Kündigung eines Chefarztes am Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf wegen der Beleidigung von Kollegen ist rechtmäßig. Eine Klage des Arztes scheiterte vor dem Arbeitsgericht der Hansestadt.

Overview

  • The Hamburg Labor Court has confirmed the dismissal of a former chief physician at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) due to multiple proven instances of workplace misconduct.
  • The court found the physician guilty of making racist remarks, including offensive comments about a Jordanian colleague, which it deemed violations of societal principles.
  • Sexual harassment allegations were upheld, with the court citing inappropriate physical behavior toward two female colleagues as grounds for termination.
  • The physician was also found to have threatened a colleague with false accusations as retaliation, further contributing to the justification for his dismissal.
  • The physician's legal team has announced plans to appeal the ruling to the Hamburg State Labor Court, disputing the decision and witness testimonies.