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FWC upholds dismissal for refusal to take drug and alcohol test

All smoke and all fire

In a recent unfair dismissal decision, the Fair Work Commission has provided support for the position that employees bear the responsibility of complying with workplace policies and procedures and that a failure to do so can amount to not only a valid reason for dismissal but may constitute serious misconduct warranting summary dismissal.

Employee’s lack of regard for safety constituted valid reason for dismissal

I might say something stupid

In workplaces where machinery is operated, it is important that the highest level of safety is adhered to. In Bunce v Pmfresh Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 1577, the Fair Work Commission has recently held that an employee’s admitted drug use and poor regard for forklift safety were valid reasons for dismissal.

Employer dismisses long standing employee for breaching drug policy

Organic panic

Although circumstances may be unique to each case, generally, workplace policies will provide employers with grounds for termination when a significant breach has occurred.