McDonald v Parnell Laboratories (Aust) [2007] FCA 1903

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

McDonald v Parnell Laboratories (Aust) [2007] FCA 1903

CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT – summary dismissal – serious or wilful misconduct – whether staff guidelines incorporated into employment contract – whether damages available for loss of a chance to remain in employment – whether a term of mutual trust and confidence is implied into employment contracts –unlawful discrimination on the grounds of family responsibilities – assault and battery WORDS AND PHRASES – misconduct – serious misconduct – serious and wilful misconduct – serious or wilful misconduct

Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) s 66(b) Long Service Leave Act 1955 (NSW) s 4(2)(a)(iii) Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 8, s 14(3A) Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW) s 14(2)

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