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Being told “no more work” = dismissal
When an employer told an employee there was "no more work," it led to a Fair Work Commission ruling that the employee had been dismissed, despite the employer's claims to the contrary.
How to handle termination to avoid facing an unfair dismissal case
There are many recorded cases where employees have cried “unfair dismissal” and have been able to successfully escape accountability for misconduct because there have been deficiencies in the employer’s termination procedures.
Can employers direct employees to wear masks?
The recent spike in COVID cases across Australia may be leading employers to wonder whether masks can once again be mandated in workplaces to protect the health and safety of their employees.
FWC backs employer in dispute over clean shave rule
The Fair Work Commission has supported TasWater’s right to insist that employees using respiratory protective masks must be clean shaven where the RPE mask seal touches the face. Read why the union was overruled.
“You have one message: you’re unemployed”
Respectful communication is key. Read how one employer did not understand the importance of proper redundancy procedures in the workplace.
Employer fined $450,000 after “foreseeable” accident caused employee death
Read why proactive risk assessment and safety measures are crucial in preventing workplace incidents.
Ordering employee back to office and reducing her hours amounted to dismissal
An employee has successfully claimed she was dismissed after a dispute relating to entitlements to working from home.