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Breath test demand sparked unfair dismissal
A workplace breath test demand led to a costly unfair dismissal ruling.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusion From Rostering App Amounted To Dismissal Of Casual Employee
The Fair Work Commission ruled that a casual support worker was dismissed when excluded from a rostering app and ignored by his employer, allowing his general protections claim to proceed.
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.
What is unfair dismissal, and how can I avoid it as the employer?
Avoid costly unfair dismissal claims.
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.
Three Examples Of Serious Misconduct Justified Dismissal
The Fair Work Commission upheld the dismissal of an employee for three serious misconduct incidents, finding the dismissal procedurally fair and valid.
Fair Work Commission says employer’s reason for dismissal was rubbish
The incident that sparked the dismissal was his refusal to take out the rubbish after his work shift finished.