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How to manage termination risks
Terminating someone's employment due to poor performance can be fraught with danger.
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.
Payment in lieu of notice: Common questions
Understanding these details is essential for compliant, accurate termination.
Is a notice period affected by leave without pay?
Does a period of leave without pay affect notice of termination requirements and redundancy pay?
Managing terminations risks
Managing employee terminations can be high risk. Learn practical steps to reduce unfair dismissal claims, support fair processes, and manage performance issues confidently.
Was redundancy an unfair dismissal?
A hair salon employee challenged her termination, claiming unfair dismissal after being made redundant without consultation.
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.
Fair Work Commission says employer’s reason for dismissal was rubbish
An employee has received compensation of almost $24,500 after the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that his employer had unfairly dismissed him. The incident that sparked the dismissal was his refusal to take out the rubbish after his work shift finished.