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14 July 2026

FWC Upholds Dismissal for Manager's Misconduct Causing Staff Distress

A Fair Work Commission decision (Filamor v Port Stephens Veterans and Citizens Aged Care Ltd t/a Harbourside Port Stephens [2026] FWC 2484) upheld the dismissal of a manager whose conduct caused significant staff distress, reinforcing employer's ability to dismiss for serious workplace misconduct impacting psychosocial safety.