A Coles worker who resigns after being accused of drug use and theft is unsuccessful in trying to regain her position, with a manager failing to satisfy the required standard that the resignation occurred “in the heat of the moment.” The reports describe the case as involving allegations that the worker used drugs while on the job and took items, leading to her resignation.
Across the outlets, the dispute centers on whether the resignation should be treated as an immediate reaction under pressure, rather than a considered decision. The articles use similar language about the circumstances described in court or review proceedings, including references to alleged items associated with drug use. While the outlets report the same core outcome and framing, they emphasize different aspects of the litigation—particularly the credibility of the “heat of the moment” claim and the failure to prove that threshold.
