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A worker's "general comments" about his mental health meant an employer was unaware that he required more workplace support than it otherwise gave him, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in unfair dismissal proceedings.

The Securecorp NSW security officer claimed his misconduct-related dismissal in March this year was a disproportionate response to the "relatively minor" allegations against him. He also said the employer had failed to take into account his psychological conditions and the difficulties he was having with his supervisor when making its decision.

The Commission heard the employee had received a number of warnings throughout his employment, and these alleged he had: failed to empty a bin and was then dishonest about it; spoken over the supervisor during a meeting; failed to wear a face mask on site; and questioned the supervisor's "integrity"...