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An employee's criticisms of her dismissal process did not outweigh the fact she engaged in serious misconduct by knowingly altering crucial information on forms submitted for Government funding, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.

AimBig Employment Pty Ltd, which assists individuals with disability to find and maintain employment, dismissed the area manager in July last year after substantiating allegations that she had falsified employment records for the purpose of receiving 'outcome payments'.

FWC Deputy President Bryce Cross heard that a team leader raised a concern about the employee after stepping in to finish an appointment for her...