Sydney trader sacked for working from Singapore without permission wins unfair dismissal case

Published October 09, 2026 · Source: The Guardian

Employee had also been in Bali when he told his manager he was working from home, Fair Work Commission hears Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Sydney currency trader who was sacked for working from Singapore without approval has won an unfair dismissal case, but failed to be awarded compensation. The Fair Work Commission ruled on Wednesday that Charles Graham had been unfairly dismissed by HIFX Australia, trading as Xe, in December last year. Continue reading...

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Employee had also been in Bali when he told his manager he was working from home, Fair Work Commission hears Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Sydney currency trader who was sacked for working from Singapore without approval has won an unfair dismissal case, but failed to be awarded compensation.
The Fair Work Commission ruled on Wednesday that Charles Graham had been unfairly dismissed by HIFX Australia, trading as Xe, in December last year.

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