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Refusal to sign less favourable employment contract resulted in unfair dismissal
A Business Development Manager refused to sign a new contract with less favourable terms and was dismissed. The Fair Work Commission found that the dismissal was unfair, awarding him $42,552 in compensation.
Changing Employment Terms? Why Employers Need to Get Contract Variations Right
Employment terms change over time, but failing to document them properly can create unnecessary risk.
Changes to employment contract made without consultation = forced resignation
An employer in the disability services sector forced an employee to resign by making unilateral changes to her contract without consultation.
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Previous casual employment plus current service = eligible to make unfair dismissal claim
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.