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Early Termination of Fixed-Term Contracts: Are You Liable for Redundancy Pay?
If a fixed-term contract ends earlier than planned, redundancy pay may still apply. Find out when it’s payable, what the Fair Work Act says, and how to manage your obligations correctly.
AI says you’re fired
The Fair Work Commission ruled that a text message composed using ChatGPT to terminate a legal assistant's employment was a termination at the employer's initiative, not abandonment, as the employee was legitimately on leave.
Can you dismiss for ongoing sick leave?
Understand the protections under the Fair Work Act 2009 and when termination is allowed.
Was redundancy an unfair dismissal?
A hair salon employee challenged her termination, claiming unfair dismissal after being made redundant without consultation.
Is a notice period affected by leave without pay?
Does a period of leave without pay affect notice of termination requirements and redundancy pay?
Can you withdraw a notice of redundancy?
Read more here about dismissal and termination.
Summary dismissal was unfair despite rudeness
Read why a court awarded a worker over $365K after finding his objectionable conduct did not justify termination without notice.
Commission Rules CEO’s Redundancy Was Not Genuine
A recent Fair Work Commission decision highlights how procedural missteps, rather than the reason for termination can render a dismissal unfair.
Can you sack someone by text message?
What does the Fair Work Act say about dismissing someone by text message?
Additional penalty for employer after adverse action judgment
When a commercial analyst complained about unreasonable overtime and a co-worker’s conduct, she was sacked. Read why the court imposed both compensation and penalty orders on the employer.