Snows Motor Group Ltd v Palmerino - burden of proof was wrongly attributed to the dismissing employer, where it should be "neutral"
In a case of unfair dismissal based on misconduct, the employer has the burden of proving the reason for the dismissal. The question of fairness (covering issues such as the reasonableness of any investigation, beliefes held etc) has a "neutral" burden of proof.
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