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Summary dismissal was unfair despite rudeness
When does poor behaviour amount to serious misconduct? Read why a court awarded a worker over $365K after finding his objectionable conduct did not justify termination without notice.
Employee Wins $27K for Unpaid Wages in Rare Dismissal Case
An employee who was rarely paid on time has been awarded $27,000 after the Fair Work Commission ruled she was forced to resign due to ongoing underpayment.
Unfair dismissal threshold: Are bonuses included?
Learn how commissions, bonuses and non‑monetary benefits affect unfair dismissal eligibility when long‑serving, high‑earning employees are terminated.
Breath test demand sparked unfair dismissal
A workplace breath test demand led to a costly unfair dismissal ruling.
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.
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.
Dismissal was harsh and unreasonable despite valid reason
When does a valid reason for dismissal still result in an unfair outcome?
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.
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.
Summary dismissal: how to comply with the rules
If you are running a small business and believe you need to dismiss an employee on the spot, what rules must you follow to comply with the law? Read more about the steps you should follow.