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Fair Work fries employer’s decision to dismiss chef before his notice period ran out
The Fair Work Commission ordered a hotel to compensate a chef it unfairly dismissed during his notice period, citing insufficient evidence for alleged misconduct. Employers are reminded to either honor notice periods or provide full pay in lieu.
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‘I quit’ – can employer deduct recruitment costs from final pay?
Learn more about recruitment and resignation here.
Get back to the office! Will it prompt an exodus?
Tech giants such as Zoom, Google, Meta, X, and Amazon want staff back in the office at least two to three days per week. Will employees comply with directives to return to the office?
Can you withdraw a notice of dismissal?
Can an employer withdraw a dismissal notice once it's issued? Explore the complexities of reversing a dismissal, including legal and financial implications, and understand when it’s possible to reconsider the decision.
Can you withdraw a notice of redundancy?
Can an employer retract a notice of dismissal and insist an employee keep working? Read more here about dismissal and termination.
Why do so many employees quit in July?
July is often a peak month for employee turnover. Learn why employees leave and how to retain them.
Fired or Resigned? Fair Work Rules on Real Estate Dispute
The Fair Work Commission has given a worker the go-ahead to pursue her claim that she was dismissed for exercising a workplace right, rejecting her employer’s assertion that she resigned.
Refusal to sign less favourable employment contract resulted in unfair dismissal
A Business Development Manager refused to sign a new contract with less favourable terms and was dismissed. The Fair Work Commission found that the dismissal was unfair, awarding him $42,552 in compensation.
Can a Modern Award Override the National Employment Standards?
Confused about how modern awards interact with the National Employment Standards? Discover the important details you need to stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.