What is Condonation? Condonation in employment law refers to an employer's act of forgiving or overlooking an employee's misconduct, thus implying acceptance of the behavior. When an employer condones misconduct, it may undermine the validity of any subsequent disciplinary actions or dismissals based on that behavior. Essentially, by not acting on the misconduct promptly, the employer is seen as having accepted it, which can affect their ability to justify a later dismissal for the same reasons.