The Labour Relations Act sets out the substantive and procedural requirements for a dismissal related to misconduct and poor work performance. Consider the case studies below and identify if the requirements of the Act have been complied with and explain what the areas of defect are, if any.

Greta Gabo missed breakfast and was starving when she started her shift. She helped herself to a pie in the canteen at which she was working, whilst on her shift, with the aim of paying for it at the end of her shift, as they were very busy. Her supervisor observed her actions and reported it to the HR officer responsible for their section. During Greta’s lunch break she was called aside and given a notice of a disciplinary hearing after her shift, which was in 4 hour’s time. She is panicked as she can’t get a hold of her shop steward. She is asking you for advice, as to whether the process was fair?