TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – misconduct – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for unfair dismissal – applicant employed as a Warehouse Operator – Christmas party organised by ALDI – held in a private room at a Hotel – costs of the room hire, together with food and drinks, were met by ALDI – applicant dismissed for allegedly throwing a beer glass and its contents in the direction of other employees – intoxication – Commission found misconduct – potentially serious consequences – whether the function can be considered to have been work-related – Keenan considered – found valid reason for dismissal – application dismissed. Vai v ALDI Stores (A Limited Partnership)
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