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It was fair to dismiss an employee who avoided workplace investigation meetings and refused his employer's requests for medical examinations, the Fair Work Commission has found.

FWC Deputy President Nicholas Lake ruled it was valid and fair to dismiss the employee for his repeated failure to follow his employer's lawful and reasonable directions.

The Commission heard the development manager for Peet Limited attended a court trial in July 2023 and took a week's leave from work. On his return, he attended a social club event held by his employer, during which an incident occurred between him and a colleague...