Nelson v RailCorp [2013] NSWTAB 2

Nelson v RailCorp [2013] NSWTAB 2

The Board found the appellant breached the Code of Conduct and TOM 011 instructions by allowing unauthorised persons in the crew compartment, created a foreseeable safety risk, and that suspension without pay was not harsh, given the seriousness of the conduct, the public interest in upholding safety and compliance, and the appellant’s prior warnings and training.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 January 2013
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal disallowed
Legal Topics
['disciplinary Proceedings' 'suspension Without Pay' 'code of Conduct' 'workplace Safety']
['employment Law' 'administrative Law'] ['disciplinary Proceedings' 'suspension Without Pay' 'code of Conduct' 'workplace Safety']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the suspension without pay for the appellant was appropriate and proportionate to the admitted misconduct' "Whether the breach of RailCorp's Code of Conduct and Train Operating Procedures was substantiated and warranted disciplinary action" "Whether the penalty imposed was harsh or unreasonable given the appellant's employment record and personal circumstances"]

Ratio Decidendi

The Board found the appellant breached the Code of Conduct and TOM 011 instructions by allowing unauthorised persons in the crew compartment, created a foreseeable safety risk, and that suspension without pay was not harsh, given the seriousness of the conduct, the public interest in upholding safety and compliance, and the appellant’s prior warnings and training.

Court Disposition

Appeal disallowed

Orders

  • ['The appeal of Lance Edward Nelson (TAB12/273) is disallowed.']