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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.
Overtime feud a timely reminder for frustrated bosses
An employee dismissed without reason after refusing unpaid overtime was awarded eight weeks' pay by the Fair Work Commission. The case highlights the necessity of following procedural fairness in dismissals.
GM sacked for not returning phone calls wins claim
The Fair Work Commission recently ruled that an employer's claims of insubordination were insufficient to justify dismissing an employee. The Commission's investigation revealed that the dismissal was harsh, unjust, and unreasonable.
Nurse’s registration revoked following professional misconduct
A nurse’s registration was revoked after she engaged in inappropriate relationships with vulnerable mental health patients, breaching professional boundaries.
Do you pay super on long service leave?
Should employers pay superannuation contributions on long service leave entitlements?
Student’s Bid For Unfair Dismissal Remedy To Go Ahead
When a manager thought a casual worker had blocked his text, he removed him from the roster program and group chat. Read why the FWC dismissed the employer’s objections to the worker’s unfair dismissal claim.
Chef’s Knife Incident Sparks Unfair Dismissal Ruling
A chef’s unfair dismissal case highlights the importance of context, thorough investigations, and fair procedures before terminating an employee. Learn how this decision can impact your approach to workplace conduct and compliance.
Redundancy: Do you get paid time off to attend interviews?
Are employees entitled to paid time off to attend an interview during a termination notice period?