TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – misconduct – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for relief from unfair dismissal – applicant employed as receptionist – patient who had been previously married to applicant’s father left handbag at medical centre – applicant dismissed for not investigating who had left handbag, not taking action to return handbag promptly and not giving truthful responses to respondent’s investigation – respondent alleged applicant knew who owned handbag and did nothing to return it for 11 days – Commission found applicant failed to take reasonable action to return handbag to owner – provided conflicting accounts concerning her conduct – acted in manner which, combined with previous allegations of misconduct, led to loss of trust and confidence – found respondent had valid reason to dismiss the applicant and dismissal was not harsh, unjust or unreasonable – application dismissed. Paltridge v Limestone Coast Health Unit Trust t/a Robe Medical Centre
