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A manager's s-xualised comments at work were "clearly misplaced attempts at banter" rather than serious misconduct, but overall his behaviour justified his dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has found.

The manager's conduct in meetings and with his colleagues "was no longer tolerable", Commissioner Benjamin Redford said.

"Constant interruption, disrespect, evasiveness and hostility is not conducive to a productive workplace environment."

Henrickson Asia Pacific Pty Ltd – a truck and trailer parts manufacturer – sacked the quality manager in May this year after a year and a half in the role...