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Mine worker failed to report incident, but dismissal was unfair
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found that his sacking was harsh and unreasonable despite a worker’s failure to report an incident. Check out the FWC’s reasoning.
FWC backs employer in dispute over clean shave rule
The Fair Work Commission has supported TasWater’s right to insist that employees using respiratory protective masks must be clean shaven where the RPE mask seal touches the face. Read why the union was overruled.
Workplace investigations: the top five mistakes
Are you confident in your ability to carry out a robust workplace investigation? This free webcast explains where employers go wrong and how to get the process right.
Brothers at war: adverse action case fails
A court has been forced to intervene in a dispute between two brothers who co-owned a pasta-making business. What happened?
Psych injury not work-related
A commission has rejected a school worker's claims that her employment was a major contributor to her psychiatric disorder.
Warehousing company signs undertaking after foot crushed
When a worker’s leg was caught in a moving conveyor belt and crushed by a pallet, the employer offered an enforceable undertaking with an investment of almost $300K rather than face prosecution.
Was 'intoxicated' worker unfairly dismissed?
A worker was sacked after making an impromptu visit to his workplace while apparently intoxicated. The commission ruled the dismissal was fair, but scolded the employer for failing to exercise 'basic human decency'.
Dusk signs enforceable undertaking
Companies underpaying employees is a common theme in the news. Read on to find out the details of an Australian company back paying employees and entering an enforceable undertaking.
Assault outside of work: $1.25m in damages
A woman who was assaulted on her way to work has been awarded damages. Why was her employer liable?