An engineer was hired in 2007 by a German bus manufacturing company doing business in Australia. When an Australian bus company bought the German bus company in 2017, the engineer was hired by the Australian bus manufacturing company. In 2019, the Australian bus manufacturing company merged with … [Read more...] about Employer’s clumsy disciplinary action and termination for engineer’s poor performance constituted harshness
Microsleeping on the job because of undiagnosed sleep apnoea—serious misconduct?
Impressive work history A correctional officer began working for the state of Queensland in 2014. He was the opportunity to take on the role of Acting Correctional Supervisor for two years. He accomplished his certifications and the trainer and assessor assessments. He also served on the workplace … [Read more...] about Microsleeping on the job because of undiagnosed sleep apnoea—serious misconduct?
Is attending a violent anti-vaxx protest an act of serious misconduct warranting summary dismissal?
Construction work The crane operator had been a member of the union for 20 years and he had been working as a crane operator for a construction contractor for three years. He arrived at the Epping worksite in the morning to pick up a crane and drive it to the Metro Tunnel construction site in … [Read more...] about Is attending a violent anti-vaxx protest an act of serious misconduct warranting summary dismissal?
Running over the boss’s pet bird, not an act of serious misconduct warranting summary dismissal?
Work for a small family-owned business on private property A labourer began working for a small family business when he was still in school but became a regular employee after he finished school. Only two labourers were when employed. The labourer worked on the private property owned by the family. … [Read more...] about Running over the boss’s pet bird, not an act of serious misconduct warranting summary dismissal?
No work for 21 months — a case of redundancy?
Stevedore work at the Port of Sydney Harbour, variable A stevedore worked for a port operator at Sydney Harbour. He was 60 years old and he had been employed as a stevedore for 11 years. The stevedore was classified as a variable salary employee. He was not placed on rosters and was only … [Read more...] about No work for 21 months — a case of redundancy?
Sacked for using mobile phone whilst operating a forklift
Employed for 24 years A store supervisor began working as a store person for a warehouse company in March 1997. As a store person, it was his duty to use a forklift to take stock from the receiving area to the storage area. He also operated the forklift to replenish stock. He used an electric … [Read more...] about Sacked for using mobile phone whilst operating a forklift