MatchThe employer, throughout the period of probation, retains the right to see whether he/she wants the employee in his/her employment.
In text … such that there was a decision to dismiss: Thomas v Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Fair Trading [2001] WAIRC 04042; (2001) 81 WAIG 2957 at [24 …
ClaimDismissal during probation (WA) via Public Service Appeal Board appeal (historical)
concept: probationary_dismissal_waconcept: probationary_employeekeyword match
MatchA probationary employee dismissed after receiving regular documented feedback about performance deficiencies, assistance to improve, and notice that poor performance jeopardises employment has limited prospects of success on a claim of unfair dismissal.
In text … This application will be dismissed. 2013 WAIRC 00832 APPEAL AGAINST DECISION TO TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT MADE ON 1 FEBRUARY 2013 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION PARTIES IRFAN …
ClaimTime limits for filing · Dismissal during probation (WA) via Public Service Appeal Board appeal (historical)
2026 WAIRC 00155— Jorg Arno Nottle v Director General of the Department of Justice
PSAB (former)Against applicant
Commissioner Walkington, Member Hayman, Member Hawkins·2026-03-18·source ↗
concept: probationary_dismissal_waconcept: probationary_employeekeyword match
RatioThe Board dismissed the appellant's application for discovery of six categories of employment documents on the grounds that the appellant failed to adequately explain how the documents were necessary for the fair disposal of the appeal or relevant to the key issues (whether...
In text … 2026 WAIRC 00155
CORAM :PUBLIC SERVICE APPEAL BOARD
COMMISSIONER T B WALKINGTON - CHAIRPERSON
MR M HAYMAN - BOARD MEMBER
MR B HAWKINS - BOARD MEMBER
HEARD : ON THE …
ClaimPublic Service Appeal Board appeal (historical)
2025 WAIRC 00780— Jorg Arno Nottle v Director General of the Department of Justice
PSAB (former)For applicant
Commissioner Chair, Member Hawkins, Member Hayman·2025-09-15·source ↗
concept: probationary_dismissal_wakeyword match
MatchA probationary employee can expect to be counselled and informed that they are not meeting required standards, to be given reasonable training, and to be warned of possible consequences of failure to improve. Provided this is done, a probationary employee would have little cause to complain if a decision is taken during or at the end of probation to...
In text … the following arguments as to why his dismissal was unfair:
(a) The Appellant was no longer on probation when he was purportedly discharged under reg 52A …
ClaimDismissal during probation (WA) via Public Service Appeal Board appeal (historical)
[2024] WAIRC 773— Mark Lawn v Director General, Department of Justice
PSAB (former)Against applicant
Member Brown, Member Brick·2024-08-16·cited 1×·source ↗
concept: probationary_dismissal_wakeyword match
MatchA probationary employee can expect to be counselled and informed they are not meeting required standards, to be given reasonable training, and to be warned of possible consequences of failure to improve; provided this is done, an employee who is on probation would have little cause to complain if dismissal occurs.
In text … Having considered the same material I am dismissing you from your employment whilst on probation with immediate effect.
Conclusion
¶167 For the preceding reasons, the Board …
ClaimDismissal during probation (WA) via Public sector matter (general WAIRC jurisdiction post-PSAB)
RatioThe appeal was dismissed under s27(1)(a)(iv) Industrial Relations Act 1979 because the appellant engaged in improper conduct by contacting the respondent's key witness and using intimidation and inducements to pressure her to change her evidence. Although the appellant sought...
In text … 2017 WAIRC 00714
CORAM :PUBLIC SERVICE APPEAL BOARD
Commissioner D J Matthews - CHAIRMAN
MS B CONWAY - BOARD MEMBER
MR D SPIVEY - BOARD MEMBER
HEARD : TUESDAY, 20 …
ClaimUnfair dismissal (WA) · Abuse of process via Public Service Appeal Board appeal (historical)
[2012] WAIRC 1093— Paul Smith v Director General - Department Of Transport
PSAB (former)Against applicant
Commissioner Board, Member Board·2012-12-11·cited 1×·
keyword match
RatioAn appeal against proposed disciplinary action is jurisdictionally incompetent when filed before the employer has made a final decision. The employer's letter proposing a penalty and requesting written submissions was merely a provisional decision subject to genuine...
In text … 19 Accordingly, for the foregoing reasons, the appeal is dismissed. 64 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE 93 W.A.I.G. 2012 WAIRC 01092 APPEAL AGAINST DISCIPLINARY …
ClaimPublic sector discipline via Public Service Appeal Board appeal (historical)
[2011] WAIRC 1041— Glenn Ross v Mr Peter Conran, Director General Dept Of The Premier And Cabinet
Leading
PSAB (former)Resolved
Justice Honourable, Member Board·2011-11-16·cited 3×·
keyword matchleading authority
RatioWhere a public service officer is seconded to an external employer under s66 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (WA), their conditions of employment as a public service officer remain unchanged and they are bound to comply with s102 (prohibition on external employment...
In text … The appeal is otherwise dismissed. (Sgd.) THE HONOURABLE J H SMITH, Acting President, [L.S.] On behalf of the Public Service Appeal Board 2011 WAIRC 01042 …
ClaimAnnual leave · Accrued leave on termination via Public Service Appeal Board appeal (historical)