Worker characterised performance review as ‘farce’

A software developer challenged his dismissal, arguing that the employer failed to appreciate his technical contributions and fabricated documentation to discredit his reputation.

The worker contended that delays on the major project were not his fault, performance concerns were subjective and related to salary negotiation, and his questioning of tasks reflected healthy technical debate.

The employer maintained the worker's combative and argumentative behaviour, exhausting colleagues, refused simple requests before storming out after prior warnings, and prolonged discussions unnecessarily consumed management time.

Employment and workplace interactions

The employer was in the business of developing software for graphics design, sign making, digital print, and computer numerical control (CNC) machining industries. The worker started employment in April 2018, employed full-time as a web and software developer.

His contractual duties included developing software code for various commercial uses aligned with the employer's business. The worker worked on a particular project that involved the integration of an online payment or e-commerce facility intended to be integrated into a client's existing online portal.

On 6 March 2023, a new employee starting work was located overseas. To welcome the new employee, the office manager sent around a message to the team, which appeared to be about 10 people in total. The office manager...

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