Case studies of our review outcomes
Gain insights into our work with our de-identified case studies of our review decisions.
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These case studies of our decisions are for employees, managers and decision makers to understand how merits review works, our decision making processes and the diversity of the actions and decisions we review.
Information in these case studies is intended to be a guide, and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Decision-makers must consider the individual circumstances of each case before making a decision and not rely on case studies as an expected outcome.
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Employee
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
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Handling of a bullying and harassment complaint
Employee
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Conflicts of interest between APS employment and secondary employment
Employee
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
A sanction decision imposed for unauthorised secondary employment, conflict of interest and misuse of agency resources
Employee
Managers
Case study
MPC confirmed a fair and reasonable decision to decline a study support application
Employee
Managers
Case study
case study reduction in classification for underperformance
Employee
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Case study sanction for breach of COVID-19 health direction
Employee
Recruitment team
Case study
case study no serious defects in the selection process
Employee
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Review of a decision to decline COVID-19 related miscellaneous paid leave
Employee
Recruitment team
Case study
A reasonable requirement to repay an overpayment of salary
Employee
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Factors to consider in flexible work arrangements
Employee
Employers
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
When does the work environment become a relevant consideration in making a sanction decision
Employee
Employers
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
An employee worked in a service delivery agency where they were also a client
Employee
Former employees
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
The employee's criticism towards their manager was not justified in the circumstances
Employee
Employers
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
An agency had independent medical advice indicating an employee was fit to return to work.
Employee
Employers
Managers
Case study
Failure to attend work deemed to be an unauthorised absence
Employee
Former employees
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Request for a 12 month extension to a flexible work arrangement
Employee
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Reduction in classification for harassment
Employee
Former employees
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Mitigating factors taking into consideration when determining sanction decision
Employee
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
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case study reduction in classification for harassment
Employee
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Reduction in classification for underperformance