TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – performance – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – applicant performed duties as printing press operator since 2006 – applicant dismissed due to performance – respondent introduced new type of printing press to its operations in mid-2014 – all Printers given training – applicant received more training than any other Printer – applicant advised that his production was not up to the speed or standard required – applicant asked to be put with a more experienced assistant – respondent discussed setting the minimum acceptable standard as the average to which they would provide reports so t hat the applicant could identify any shortfalls in his performance compared to this standard – further meeting took place to discuss performance and employment – applicant dismissed – Commission found failure to meet the reasonable standard of performance the respondent required was a valid reason for his dismissal – satisfied dismissal was unfair – reinstatement not sought – respondent ordered to pay compensation of $2056, taxed accordingly. Gilbert v Picton Press P/L t/a Picton Press.
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