Disputes Beware summary dismissal this party season With the holidays upon us, employers should remind staff how to behave but not overreact if things go a little off the rails iStock.com/bernardbodo Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 21 November 2024 A recent Australian Federal Court ruling shows the need to set standards for work social events, and for employers to think twice before firing employees for bad behaviour. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Australian employee gets six months’ salary payout for wrongful dismissal Covid-19 Has covid killed the office party? No, but understandable if it did Harassment Trick or treat? Halloween parties a scary prospect for ill-prepared employers Disputes How summer frolics can lead to legal hangovers