[1999] WASCA 284
— The Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing v Kindred Industries Union Of Workers—Western Australian Branch
WA Court of Appeal
Against applicant
concept: unfair_dismissal_wa
RatioAn employee who assaulted a supervisor during a workplace confrontation was fairly dismissed. Although the assault was minor in nature, it occurred in the context of the employee's anger and insubordination, and the employer was entitled to terminate employment without...
In text … He therefore dismissed the application. 12 The appellant’s appeal to the Full Bench of the Commis- sion was dismissed by a 2 to 1 majority …
Claim
Unfair dismissal (WA) · Dismissal for misconduct