Senator Jacqui Lambie’s office has lost a wrongful dismissal case brought by a member of her staff that started with a series of performance complaints, including that the employee was painting their nails on work time.
Lambie revealed the matter under parliamentary privilege in the Senate on Wednesday night in a speech arguing small businesses were being stymied by red tape and vexatious legal claims.
Senator Jacqui Lambie said her office has been psychologically scarred by the unfair dismissal case.Credit: Alex Ellinghausen
In her speech, Lambie said the staff member initially worked hard but began turning up late, had performance issues and painted their nails at their desk. “We took them off probation and what do you know, that person begins showing up late for work, 22 times in a matter of weeks,” Lambie said.
After Senate president Sue …