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Being told “no more work” = dismissal
When an employer told an employee there was "no more work," it led to a Fair Work Commission ruling that the employee had been dismissed, despite the employer's claims to the contrary.
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.
Positive drug test doesn’t always justify dismissal
The Fair Work Commission ruled that a positive drug test doesn’t automatically justify dismissal, highlighting that each case must consider all circumstances, including potential impairment risks and employee history.
Unfair Dismissal Ruling Highlights Training Failures in Gold Mishap
A $200,000 mistake led to dismissal, but the Fair Work Commission says the employer got it wrong.
“Uncooperative” employee awarded $20,000 for unfair dismissal
An engineer’s refusal to share work methods and team disputes led to dismissal—but the Fair Work Commission found flaws in the employer’s process.
Summary dismissal: how to comply with the rules
If you are running a small business and believe you need to dismiss an employee on the spot, what rules must you follow to comply with the law? Read more about the steps you should follow.
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.
Disciplinary warnings, processes under Fair Work dismissal laws
Learn all you need to know about disciplinary warnings, policies and procedures, and proper process under Fair Work dismissal laws.
Bullying allegations did not stand up – dismissal unfair
When a worker was sacked following multiple allegations of discrimination and bullying, she claimed unfair dismissal.
Unjust Dismissal: Reinstatement Ordered After ‘Brain Snap’ Text
A “brain snap” text gets a Queensland worker unfairly dismissed—until a tribunal steps in. What went wrong, and why did the worker get a second chance?