TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – misconduct – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for relief from unfair dismissal – applicant travelled to Bali in September 2014, February 2015 and February 2016 to have dental procedures carried out – applicant provided medical certificate for February 2015 visit which stated that she had been treated at Clinic – applicant submitted she provided a second certificate, which included the words ‘so was unable attended work’ – respondent considered applicant had fabricated second certificate so as to have annual leave converted to sick leave – applicant suspended then later terminated for fabrication of medical certificate – applicant absolutely denied that she had falsified certificate in order to claim personal leave entitlement – admitted to modifying medical certificate in 2015 but explained that this was with intention of emailing it to Clinic with a request to have medical certificate reissued with additional phrase ‘so was unable attended work’ – Commission found applicant altered medical certificate – found, on balance, valid reason for applicant’s dismissal – dismissal not harsh, unjust or unreasonable – application dismissed. Bluzer v Monash University
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