A Cautionary Tale About Incorporating Workplace Policies and Procedures into Employment Contracts
Do you know if your workplace procedures and policies form part of your employment agreements with your staff? You might want to check…
The High Court’s recent decision in Elisha v Vision Australia (Elisha) has significant implications for employers who incorporate workplace procedures and policies into employment contracts. Mr Elisha, an employee of Vision Australia, was dismissed following an investigation into alleged misconduct. The investigation process failed to adhere to the company’s own disciplinary procedure, which was incorporated into Mr Elisha’s employment contract.