Melbourne. Mr Fraser claimed he was unfairly dismissed after missing training. The Commission found dismissal was reasonable because he failed to follow lawful and reasonable directions.
Where: Melbourne
Case name: Glen Fraser v C.E Caddy & G.J Caddy & P.J Pearce & S.R Pearce [2025] FWC 2170
Date of decision: 25 July 2025
Link to full case: Click here to view decision
Who: Glen Fraser, disability support worker at a supported accommodation service
What: Dismissed after failing to attend mandatory training, despite being directed and reminded several times
Outcome: FWC ruled dismissal was not unfair and dismissed the application
Legal Principle/s:
• Failure to comply with lawful and reasonable directions can justify dismissal.
• Dismissal will not be unfair where clear instructions are ignored without valid excuse.
Commentary:
This case highlights that ignoring directions, especially where training is essential to the role, can lead to a valid dismissal even if the employee believes the decision is unfair.
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