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Context mattered: Mr Heyes had no authority to summarily dismiss staff, and Mr Putt knew disciplinary matters at GWF were normally dealt with through a formal process rather than an instant on-the-spot firing.

The ERA noted that, aside from one unrelated disciplinary matter in 2016, the applicant had a long record of performance and promotion over 16 years.

Ms Mathieson also told him the meeting was "not disciplinary", which only added to the confusion about what process was being run and what consequences were being considered.

He added that at no point was a disciplinary process mentioned, commenced, or progressed.

... and procedures including inter alia annual leave, salaries and wages, disciplinary procedures and privacy. Mr Wills says that all these actions evidence that an employment relationship between Mr Wills and CFL ...

The Authority found it was more likely than not that what occurred was a disciplinary meeting and a summary termination at the employer's initiative.

... address disparity of treatment (including focusing surveillance and disciplinary steps on one night worker). Outcome: In conclusion Ms Shorter was unjustifiably dismissed by WISH. Remedies Reinstatement: Although ...

A discussion occurred the following day, but it was not handled as a formal disciplinary process and there were no written outcomes.