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Can you dismiss someone on workers comp?
Terminating an injured or ill worker is a complex area for employers. What protections does an employee on workers comp have?
Does serious misconduct justify dismissal?
What counts as serious misconduct, as opposed to simply misconduct?
457-visa holder unfairly dismissed despite deceiving employer
The dismissal of a cook on a 457-visa did not comply with the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code. Where did the employer go wrong?
Allowance tips income over unfair dismissal threshold
To make an unfair dismissal claim, your income cannot exceed a certain threshold. This case demonstrates how allowances can impact earnings.
Fashion giant loses case against complaining employee
The company behind Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger has failed to prove it terminated an employee due to her performance rather than in response to her making complaints.
Call to husband’s ex-lover triggered dismissal
This case highlights how the individual circumstances of a misconduct case can influence the outcome. Read on to find out why this employee was reinstated.
200+ abusive spam messages ended job
A general manager who bombarded a worker with abusive messages had effectively ended the employment relationship, the FWC has ruled.
Performance improvement process: employer got it right
An employee can be dismissed for performance issues but a fair process must be followed. Read on to find out the details of this employee's unfair dismissal case.