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Conduct policies not explained properly so dismissal unfair
A dismissal was deemed unfair after a 20-year employee violated workplace conduct policies he didn’t fully understand. The Fair Work Commission found that simply having policies in place isn’t enough; employers must ensure workers are properly trained on expected conduct, especially when cultural or language barriers exist.
Workplace Compliance: Beyond the core policies
Webinar | Tuesday 22 September 2026 | 12pm - 1pm AEST
Workplace compliance: Core policies you should have in place
Webinar on-demand | 3 April 2025
Workplace Compliance: Beyond the core policies
Webinar | Tuesday 22 September 2026 | 12pm - 1pm AEST
Workplace Compliance: Building your core policies
27 August 2026
Why employers must review their end-of-year shutdown policies
Learn why employers must review their end-of-year shutdown policies and how to stay compliant with awards, agreements, and NES requirements.
Workplace Compliance: Building your core policies
Webinar | Thursday 27 August 2026 | 12pm - 1pm AEST
Ok To Dismiss Drug-affected Employee, But Employer Breached Its Own Testing Policy
This case highlights the importance of consistent application of workplace policies and adherence to procedures.
Dismissal unfair because alcohol and fatigue rules weren’t clear, or consistently applied
An airline employee’s dismissal was ruled unfair by the Fair Work Commission after it was found that the airline’s alcohol and fatigue policies were unclear, inconsistently applied, and difficult to access.
Breach of a company policy: Considered unfair dismissal?
Explore how policy breaches are assessed in unfair dismissal cases, including legality, reasonableness, employee awareness and repeated misconduct.