Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the employer exercised the right of summary dismissal too late after learning of the alleged misconduct.
Extrahierter Entscheid
The dismissal right had lapsed because the employer waited until 12 March 1997 although it had sufficient knowledge by 7 March 1997 at the latest.
Extrahierte Begründung
Where the misconduct is already clear and only confirmation is pending, the employer must dismiss immediately after the facts are established; no additional reflection period follows. A delay of several working days was unjustified here.