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Employer had no "lawful right" to demote manager accused of misconduct
An employer has failed to prove it had a legal right to demote a manager accused of misconduct, with the Fair Work Commission finding this disciplinary action repudiated her employment contract.
Knowmore Legal Service demoted the support and trauma informed practice manager to social worker/counsellor in April this year, after receiving misconduct allegations against her.
The employer informed her that her demotion would last for six months and her salary would drop from $113k to $96k. She has not attended work since...
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