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Was redundancy an unfair dismissal?
Was this redundancy really a dismissal in disguise? A hair salon employee challenged her termination, claiming unfair dismissal after being made redundant without consultation.
Breath test demand sparked unfair dismissal
A workplace breath test demand led to a costly unfair dismissal ruling.
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.
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.
Miscommunication or Dismissal? Clarifying Employee Resignation
An employer assumed a worker had resigned, but that assumption set off a dispute that reached the Fair Work Commission. The case shows how risky it can be to rely on assumptions instead of clear communication.
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.
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.
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.
Dismissal Was Fair, After Accident Triggered Psych Issues
A year after a multi-vehicle crash brought on a worker’s mental health issues and rendered her unable to do her job, she was sacked, and complained of unfair dismissal.
Positive drug test doesn’t always justify dismissal
The Fair Work Commission ruled that a positive drug test doesn’t automatically justify dismissal, highlighting that each case must consider all circumstances, including potential impairment risks and employee history.