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Was 'intoxicated' worker unfairly dismissed?
The commission ruled the dismissal was fair, but scolded the employer for failing to exercise 'basic human decency'.
Harassing a co-worker in airport lounge was “in course of employment”
The Fair Work Commission upheld the dismissal of a mine worker for sexually harassing co-workers in an airport lounge and on a flight, ruling the incidents occurred "in the course of employment."
Claim for work-related chemical sensitivity dismissed
A court has dismissed a worker's claim that exposure to a sanitiser triggered her debilitating chemical hypersensitivity.
Sacked: 'reckless, rude, harassing and entirely inappropriate conduct'
A council worker with a history of unpleasant conduct towards others went on a 'path of destruction' one day at work. Read on to find out what happened and the outcomes.
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?
Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations In The Workplace
Reassess your workplace’s sexual harassment investigation procedures in light of new "positive duty" laws. Learn essential strategies and compliance requirements from Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors.
Performance improvement process: employer got it right
Read on to find out the details of this employee's unfair dismissal case.
The ins and outs of demotion
If it involves a significant reduction in duties or remuneration, it may actually be a dismissal.
Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations In The Workplace
Reassess your workplace’s sexual harassment investigation procedures in light of new "positive duty" laws. Learn essential strategies and compliance requirements from Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors.
What is serious misconduct?
But don't jump the gun – if an employee is denied procedural fairness you could be hit with an unfair dismissal claim.