Last week, the Fair Work Commission (FWC)
rejected an unfair dismissal claim made by an employee of Strata
Management Group Pty Ltd (Strata Group). The FWC
determined that the employee's unauthorised remote work,
combined with two other allegations, constituted a valid reason for
her termination.
Case details
Chantelle Major was initially employed by Strata Group in a
Senior Strata Manager role with flexible working from home
arrangements. In late 2022, she moved into a Business Development
Associate role, coinciding with her relocation to the Sunshine
Coast. This role required her to work in the Brisbane office one
day a week and the Sunshine Coast office four days a week.
Whilst undergoing training in her new role (a period of 12 to 18
months), Ms Major was required to request any flexible work
arrangements for consideration by the company's HR Department.
Ms Major did not follow this procedure during her employment.
