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EY Partner Fired Over Sleazy Party Comments
30 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Senior EY partner sacked for inappropriate comments at a party.
- Court upheld dismissal of partner earning $1.3 million annually.
- HR warns alcohol can fuel disastrous workplace incidents.
A high-earning senior partner at Ernst & Young has been dismissed following allegations of inappropriate comments made to a female colleague at a company Christmas party. The partner, who was earning $1.3 million per year, was on a final warning and his termination was upheld by the ACT Supreme Court. This incident highlights the potential for festive events to devolve into serious HR and legal issues, particularly when alcohol is involved.
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