TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – misconduct – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for unfair dismissal – applicant dismissed for serious misconduct – he messaged younger female colleague through social media – message was of an offensive and sexual nature – applicant claimed to have been drinking in a pub when message was sent – Commission found applicant to have breached respondent’s harassment and discrimination policy – considered age imbalance between applicant and colleague – dismissal not harsh, unjust or unreasonable – application dismissed. Bridgwater v Healthscope Operations P/L t/a Prince of Wales Private Hospital
