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The Fair Work Commission found an employee’s dismissal for misconduct justified but ruled that summary dismissal was excessive. Instead, the employer was ordered to pay the notice period, underscoring the need for employers to ensure grounds for summary dismissal are clear and warranted.

A Queensland mine emergency responder lost his unfair dismissal claim after speeding on site. The Fair Work Commission ruled his actions were serious misconduct, justifying his dismissal and highlighting the importance of safety protocols.

A chef’s unfair dismissal case highlights the importance of context, thorough investigations, and fair procedures before terminating an employee.

The Federal Court found the dismissal constituted adverse action, awarding the employee $130,000 in compensation.

The Fair Work Commission awarded $33k to a dismissed truck driver, citing harsh dismissal and inadequate policy training by the employer.

Prior service with a related entity could trigger unfair dismissal rights sooner than expected.

Multiple shortcomings in a technician’s job performance plus alleged ‘time fraud’ got him sacked, but he succeeded in his unfair dismissal claim.

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.

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.