“There are two sides to every coin.” is a saying we have all heard, and one that rings especially true in the workplace. The same situation - a dismissal, a disciplinary action, a workplace complaint - can look entirely different depending on which side of the table you are sitting. One side calls it justice: the other, unfair treatment.

There is also the widely held belief that the law favours employees; that they are always the underdogs, and the system is built to shield them. But does that mean employers have no rights? Is it always the case that employees emerge victorious in legal disputes?

The truth is far more nuanced. Workplace dynamics are not always a battle between right and wrong, hero and villain. In many cases, the lines are blurred. This article explores a real-world scenario that challenges assumptions and takes a closer look at how the law responds when the issues are not black and white.

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