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Was redundancy an unfair dismissal?
A hair salon employee challenged her termination, claiming unfair dismissal after being made redundant without consultation.
Can you withdraw a notice of redundancy?
Read more here about dismissal and 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?
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.
Can you sack someone by text message?
What does the Fair Work Act say about dismissing someone by text message?
Rushed process made dismissal for sexual harassment unfair: FWC
After a worker’s unacceptable behaviour got him sacked, the Fair Work Commission found the inadequate process rendered his dismissal unfair, but that the employer could no longer trust the worker.
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.
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.
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. Read why the FWC found it neither harsh nor unfair.
Terminations: Your questions answered
Webinar on-demand | 2 July 2025