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Failing to properly notify an employee about the outcome of his misconduct investigation was "highly irregular and troubling", but the employer's deficiencies didn't force him to resign, the Fair Work Commission has found.

ISS Security raised a jurisdictional objection to the aviation protection officer's unfair dismissal application, claiming he had resigned voluntarily, while the employee argued that he'd been left with no other option.

The Commission heard that during a shift in February last year, the employer became concerned about the employee's behaviour and fitness for work...