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Employee dismissed for evading a D&A test
A forklift driver was dismissed after allegedly evading a drug and alcohol test, claiming an urgent need to leave due to a medical incident. The Fair Work Commission ruled the dismissal was justified.
Dismissal unfair because alcohol and fatigue rules weren’t clear, or consistently applied
An airline employee’s dismissal was ruled unfair by the Fair Work Commission after it was found that the airline’s alcohol and fatigue policies were unclear, inconsistently applied, and difficult to access. The employee, who had taken steps to ensure he was fit for work, was reinstated.
Dismissal overturned: safety training was inadequate
A forklift operator was sacked for not reporting a safety incident immediately. Why did a tribunal rule the dismissal was unfair?
Migrant worker awarded $20k following unfair redundancy
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.
Undermining HR manager was serious misconduct
A worker who was sacked for making false allegations about an HR manager claimed she was unfairly dismissed. What did the Fair Work Commission say?
Long service leave entitlements in Australia
An employee’s entitlement to long service leave depends on the state or territory they work in.
Redundancy vs stand down: what is the difference?,Premium workplace content
As COVID-19 devastates businesses large and small, employers are being faced with a dreadful conundrum: should we stand down staff, cut hours, or make people’s roles redundant?
Do you need a mobile phone policy?
A mobile phone policy provides guidelines on the appropriate use of phones in the workplace. Learn more about mobile phone policies here.