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The Fair Work Commission found that the dismissal was unfair, awarding him $42,552 in compensation.

The Fair Work Commission ruled that an electrician was unfairly dismissed after his employer chose to exclude a key witness from the investigation, resulting in a lack of evidence for the alleged misconduct.

A real estate agency accused a property manager of serious misconduct after critical files went missing while she was home unwell. But did it jump to conclusions too soon? Discover how a flawed investigation cost the employer more than just data.

The Fair Work Commission found an employee’s dismissal for misconduct justified but ruled that summary dismissal was excessive. Instead, the employer was ordered to pay the notice period, underscoring the need for employers to ensure grounds for summary dismissal are clear and warranted.

See why the Fair Work Commission ruled this emotional employee’s dismissal as unfair.

Conflicting drug test results cost a worker their job, but procedural flaws saw the dismissal ruled unfair.

An employer's failure to consult with an employee during parental leave about a redundancy resulted in an unfair dismissal ruling.

A teacher's previous casual work was key to his successful unfair dismissal claim, as it counted towards his continuous service. The Fair Work Commission ruled that regular, systematic casual work can meet the six-month threshold for unfair dismissal eligibility.

Despite having a valid reason for dismissal, a tribunal has upheld a worker's unfair dismissal claim after finding the employer failed to follow procedural fairness.

A migrant worker was awarded $20,000 after the Fair Work Commission found his dismissal was not a genuine redundancy, highlighting employers' consultation obligations and the need to protect vulnerable migrant employees.