TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – misconduct – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for unfair dismissal remedy – applicant dismissed for alleged unapproved and unsubstantiated absences and alleged failure to comply with lawful directions – applicant absent from work for medical reasons and provided medical certificates as evidence – made formal complaint about immediate supervisor in which some allegations were substantiated – respondent claimed applicant did not provide reasons for absences, did not communicate the absences and did not comply with directions to attend meetings – whether dismissal harsh, unjust or unreasonable – whether reason for dismissal sound, defensible or well founded – Commission found no valid reason for dismissal related to applicant’s capacity or conduct – dismissal harsh, unjust and unreasonable – reinstatement inappropriate – 8 weeks compensation including a separate amount to his superannuation account, less taxation, ordered. Saunders v CSL Limited t/a CSL
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