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Dismissing an employee for bad behaviour at the Christmas party
A Christmas party gone wrong can have real workplace consequences, but can an employer actually dismiss someone for misconduct that happens off-site and after hours? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think.
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.
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.
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.
Inadequate ventilation caused worker’s asthma: $1.2m fine
A District Court Judge has severely criticised the safety performance of a major provider of services to the mining, construction and infrastructure industries, and imposed a heavy penalty. Where did they go wrong?
Employer fined $450,000 after “foreseeable” accident caused employee death
Read why proactive risk assessment and safety measures are crucial in preventing workplace incidents.