Speed of dismissal process deemed unfair
The ERA found that the worker was not given adequate time to respond to allegations. After receiving detailed allegations on 7 December 2023, he provided a written response on 14 December and received additional information on 18 December. The disciplinary meeting occurred on 19 December, where he was dismissed in the same meeting.
The authority noted: “This was not enough time to respond to the employer’s new information and the allegations in general.” The ERA found that “new information from auditor and CFO had been provided the night before” without adequate opportunity for the worker to respond.
The accelerated timeline and procedural failures resulted in the worker…