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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.
‘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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to manage employee termination
Terminating employment is never easy but getting it wrong can be costly. Learn how to lawfully manage employee termination, meet your Fair Work Act obligations, and reduce the risk of unfair dismissal or adverse action claims.
Turning Project Failures Into Grant-Winning Strengths
Learn how to confidently address a past project failure in your next grant application and turn setbacks into strengths.
What Counts as Earnings for the Fair Work High Income Threshold?
Confusion about what counts toward the Fair Work high-income threshold can determine whether an employee can claim unfair dismissal. Learn how base pay, non-monetary benefits, allowances, and superannuation factor into the calculation