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New Bill set to protect applicants in discrimination cases
Defending discrimination cases in court, including sexual harassment claims, could soon be a lot pricier for businesses.
Unfairly dismissed for taking leave to look after sick wife
The Fair Work Commission found the employer failed to follow fair dismissal procedures, highlighting the importance of process in carer’s leave cases.
Dodgy Attendance Records And Unfair Process Result In $46,000 Compensation
Reliance on dodgy attendance records plus lack of procedural fairness led to unfair dismissal.
Dodgy Attendance Records And Unfair Process Result In $46,000 Compensation
Reliance on dodgy attendance records plus lack of procedural fairness led to unfair dismissal.
Employers’ Vicarious Liability For Bullying And Supervisors’ Inaction: Court To Decide
Three employers will have to face allegations of vicarious liability for failing to address claims of bullying and harassment. Read why the NSW Supreme Court granted the worker an extension of time.
Club Loses Appeal Against Unfair Dismissal Finding In ‘stolen’ Drink Case
The Fair Work Commission has dismissed a club’s appeal against an unfair dismissal finding after they alleged an employee had stolen a drink, and sacked her. Read why the club lost the appeal.
When is a resignation not a resignation?
After a worker walked off the job saying he was ‘out’ and ‘done’, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) decided he did not resign but was sacked. Read why the FWC found his ‘heat of the moment’ action did not show an intention to resign.
Independent contractor or employee? FWC rules
Do you know for sure which of your workers are employees and which are independent contractors? Read about how one employer’s mistake played out.