Summary A passenger who refused to pay the fare, sat in a seat reserved for disabled people, and wore a face mask under his chin was implored by a bus driver in the Gold Coast to wear his mask properly. The passenger refused and said, “F-ck off, Karen” to the driver. The driver asked the passenger … [Read more...] about Bus Driver Dismissed, Reinstated After Abuse
Manager Dismissed, Compliance of Public Health Orders Mandatory
Summary A Risk and Compliance manager at an all-girls grammar school was dismissed for her failure and refusal to meet the vaccination deadline which the school required of all employees prior to conducting face-to-face classes. When the grammar school sent her an allegations letter, instead of … [Read more...] about Manager Dismissed, Compliance of Public Health Orders Mandatory
Officer Faced Sexual Harassment After Participating In Safety Program
Summary A liaison officer agreed for her employer to use her image in a workplace poster urging employees to “Feel great—lubricate!” She had volunteered to participate in a spine safety campaign but had not been told how her photo would be used. A Chaldean Catholic, she nearly collapsed when she … [Read more...] about Officer Faced Sexual Harassment After Participating In Safety Program
Barista Dismissed, Insists On Working. Was It Unfair?
Summary A barista working as a casual at a small coffee shop in Brisbane was summarily dismissed and was told that her services were no longer needed. She claimed that her sacking was due to her making complaint with the Fair Work Ombudsman about underpayment or delayed payment of salaries. She … [Read more...] about Barista Dismissed, Insists On Working. Was It Unfair?
Misconduct at a work-related social event is a valid reason for dismissal
A senior manager was first employed by a bank as a Customer Service Officer. Through 35 years of employment, he had reached the position of Senior Relationship Manager in a branch. He had been provided training on the bank’s policies regulating employee conduct. His most recent training focused on … [Read more...] about Misconduct at a work-related social event is a valid reason for dismissal
Sexually harassing conduct weighs against harshness of dismissal
A council worker was hired to work as a school crossing supervisor in March 2009. He was one of 108 school crossing supervisors employed by the council. He had been working for three years at the school crossing near a primary school. Incident of 12 March 2021 Request to touch the teacher’s … [Read more...] about Sexually harassing conduct weighs against harshness of dismissal