From colemangreig.com.au: In the High Court case of Elisha v Vision Australia Limited, the court found Vision Australia liable for an employee’s psychiatric injury due to a breach of contract stemming from an inadequate investigation and dismissal process, resulting in $1.44 million in damages.

The court concluded that the employer’s disciplinary policies were incorporated into the employment contract and that they failed to provide the employee with an opportunity to respond to a critical allegation during the investigation.

The case highlights the importance of adhering to proper procedures during disciplinary actions and the potential for liability related to psychiatric injuries under employment contracts.