Health & Safety Australia’s FWC warns against zero-tolerance drug policies Watchdog reinstates long-term worker who took two puffs of a cannabis cigarette iStock.com/24K-Production Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 07 April 2026 Australia’s Fair Work Commission (FWC) has reinstated an employee, finding their dismissal over a low‑level positive drug test was unfair and disproportionate. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Contracts Contract alone does not create employment relationship, FWC rules Disputes KFC settles shift rest class action in Australia Crime Coles ignored red flags from disgraced security firm, claims labour regulator Disputes FWC finds interim CEO was an employee, not a contractor