Sydney trader sacked for working from Singapore without permission wins unfair dismissal case
A Sydney currency trader won an unfair dismissal case after being fired for working from Singapore without permission. The Fair Work Commission ruled the dismissal was unfair, though the employee was not awarded compensation.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complexities of remote work policies and the legal boundaries of employer oversight regarding employee location.
Singapore’s city centre. The employee had previously asked if he could relocated to the city state but had been denied permission. Singapore’s city centre. The employee had previously asked if he could relocated to the city state but had been denied permission. Australia news Sydney trader sacked for working from Singapore without permission wins unfair dismissal case Employee had also been in Bali when he told his manager he was working from home, Fair Work Commission hears
Prefer the Guardian on Google A Sydney currency trader who was sacked for working from Singapore without approval has won an unfair dismissal case, but failed to be awarded compensation.
The Fair Work Commission ruled on Wednesday that Charles Graham had been unfairly dismissed by HIFX Australia, trading as Xe, in December last year.
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