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Summary dismissal was unfair despite rudeness
When does poor behaviour amount to serious misconduct? Read why a court awarded a worker over $365K after finding his objectionable conduct did not justify termination without notice.
Chef’s Knife Incident Sparks Unfair Dismissal Ruling
A chef’s unfair dismissal case highlights the importance of context, thorough investigations, and fair procedures before terminating an employee.
Unfair Dismissal Despite Valid Grounds: Where the Employer Went Wrong
A recent Fair Work Commission ruling shows that even with a valid reason for dismissal, employers can still face costly consequences if the process is flawed. This case reveals how poor procedure ultimately led to an unfair dismissal finding.
Dismissal was unfair despite valid reason
Multiple shortcomings in a technician’s job performance plus alleged ‘time fraud’ got him sacked, but he succeeded in his unfair dismissal claim.
Was redundancy an unfair dismissal?
Was this redundancy really a dismissal in disguise? A hair salon employee challenged her termination, claiming unfair dismissal after being made redundant without consultation.
Student’s Bid For Unfair Dismissal Remedy To Go Ahead
Read why the FWC dismissed the employer’s objections to the worker’s unfair dismissal claim.
Dismissal Unfair Despite Sleeping Pill and Camera Breach
A truck driver dismissed for taking sleeping pills and covering a camera was awarded $21,735 after the Fair Work Commission ruled the dismissal unfair due to the employer's failure to investigate properly.
Breath test demand sparked unfair dismissal
A workplace breath test demand led to a costly unfair dismissal ruling.
“Uncooperative” employee awarded $20,000 for unfair dismissal
An engineer’s refusal to share work methods and team disputes led to dismissal—but the Fair Work Commission found flaws in the employer’s process.