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A Queensland mine emergency responder lost his unfair dismissal claim after speeding on site. The Fair Work Commission ruled his actions were serious misconduct, justifying his dismissal and highlighting the importance of safety protocols.

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

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

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

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.

Reliance on dodgy attendance records plus lack of procedural fairness led to unfair dismissal.

Reliance on dodgy attendance records plus lack of procedural fairness led to unfair dismissal.

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.