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How much notice is required to resign?
When an employee resigns with little warning, what notice are they actually required to give, and what can an employer do if they don’t? The answer depends on more than just the Fair Work Act.
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.
Is a verbal resignation valid, or does it require written confirmation?
Is a verbal resignation legally valid? Learn when employers can accept verbal notice, how workplace policies apply, and the risks of “heat of the moment” resignations
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.
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.
Sacking someone who won't return to the office?
Explore the key steps employers should take, from understanding the reason to following a fair and lawful process before considering termination.
Redundancy pay: Are temporary visa employees entitled
Visa expiry doesn’t automatically end employment. Understand how fixed‑term rules, redundancy entitlements and unfair dismissal protections apply to temporary visa holders.
Barrage of nasty text messages to his manager was valid reason for dismissal
The Fair Work Commission ruled that the texts, which posed a psychosocial risk to the manager, justified his termination despite being sent outside work hours.
To dismiss a “drunk” employee, you need proof, not assumptions
Learn why the Fair Work Commission ruled the termination of this employee to be an unfair dismissal.