Truck driver loses unfair dismissal case after $100k ice cream bungle
The Fair Work Commission upheld the dismissal of truck driver Jeremiah Manly after he set the trailer temperature for ice cream too warm, resulting in over $73,000 in losses. Despite arguing shared responsibility, Commissioner Damian Sloan ruled that Manly failed to properly check the temperature during transport. The trucking company cited the blunder as valid grounds for termination.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 01:00 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 01:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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