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An HR leader had a "genuine desire" to understand whether an absent employee was able to continue in his role, and she wasn't trying to "trigger" the end of his employment as he claimed, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.

The Australian Computer Society Incorporated customer experience specialist made a general protections claim, arguing he was sacked by the employer's people and culture business partner (PCBP) while he was absent due to a medical episode.

But the employer objected on the basis it never dismissed him; rather, the employee admitted to being unable to commit to ongoing employment and the relationship came to an end "by mutual agreement"...