The recent High Court decision in Elisha v Vision Australia [2024] HCA 50 highlights critical points of risk for employers to consider when terminating employment, including the enforceability of workplace policies, the scope of contractual duties, and liability for psychiatric injury. This case serves as a clear reminder of the importance of procedural fairness in disciplinary actions, the significant risks associated with failing to comply with employment contract terms, and ensuring that workplace policies are not inadvertently given contractual force.
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