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Anonymous tipoffs see employer slugged for six safety offences
Three dangerous incidents one after the other triggered safety concerns and reports that led to an employer’s conviction in court and the imposition of heavy fines.
Employer fined $25K for adverse action
An employer was fined $25,000 for unlawfully terminating a Learning and Development Manager after he raised workplace concerns.
Employer sentenced after miscommunication crushes worker’s hand
A court has found that simple measures could have prevented a man’s hand being crushed at work, but the employers’ WHS program was blind to the specific risk.
Employer denies dismissing unrostered worker: FWC disagrees
When a casual worker believed her employer had contravened the general protections by dismissing her after an absence from work, the employer objected.
Employer misjudges resignation as contract breach and faces FWC action
A law firm’s response to an employee’s resignation and sick leave has landed it in legal hot water. The FWC’s ruling highlights the risks of acting without clear evidence.
Additional penalty for employer after adverse action judgment
Read why the court imposed both compensation and penalty orders on the employer.
Can an employer change casual hours without notice?
What rights do they have when it comes to an employer changing their hours?
Employer triumphs in WFH dispute
An employee embroiled in a custody feud has failed to convince a tribunal he was entitled to work from home 100% of the time.
Damaged goods: Can an employer deduct money from wages?
Many employers mistakenly think they can deduct wages for damaged property, but the Fair Work Act sets strict limits on when deductions are allowed. Learn what’s permitted, what isn’t, and how to avoid costly legal penalties.
Employer Had "Valid Reason" For Dismissal But Gave A Different One: Still Ok To Dismiss
An employer still had a valid reason to dismiss an employee even though it wasn’t the reason it gave at the time.