Case

Murray v The Trustee for SDM Trust (2026)

Mr Murray, who worked as an apprentice for SDM Roofing, was observed using his mobile phone at work on numerous occasions when he should have been working. SDM Roofing spoke to Mr Murray many times about his excessive phone use. However, Mr Murray’s phone use continued and he was issued with a formal warning advising him he was at risk of dismissal if the conduct continued. SDM Roofing continued to counsel Mr Murray about his phone use before eventually terminating his employment for his continued phone use at work when he should have been working.