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Conduct policies not explained properly so dismissal unfair
A dismissal was deemed unfair after a 20-year employee violated workplace conduct policies he didn’t fully understand.
Worker abused colleagues, but dismissal still unfair
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.
Is a positive drug test enough to justify dismissal?
A recent Fair Work Commission ruling questions whether a positive drug test alone can justify dismissal.
Refusal to sign less favourable employment contract resulted in unfair dismissal
The Fair Work Commission found that the dismissal was unfair, awarding him $42,552 in compensation.
Drug-Test Conflicts Lead to Unfair Dismissal Ruling
Conflicting drug test results cost a worker their job, but procedural flaws saw the dismissal ruled unfair.
Failing to Communicate During Parental Leave Leads to Unfair Dismissal
An employer's failure to consult with an employee during parental leave about a redundancy resulted in an unfair dismissal ruling.
Teacher gets $14k+ for unfair dismissal despite valid reason to dismiss
A valid dismissal gone wrong: a school was ordered to pay $14K after mishandling the process — proving that how you dismiss can matter just as much as why.
Employer Ordered to Reinstate Worker After Botched Dismissal
Firing first and asking questions later cost this employer dearly. Find out how a rushed decision and lack of evidence led to a Fair Work Commission reinstatement order.
Flawed Investigation Costs Agency $9K+ After Unfair Dismissal
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.
Dismissal notice landed in junk mail
An employer thought it was adequate to email a dismissal notice to a worker.