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Loss of company vehicle meant new job wasn’t a suitable “alternative”

A foreperson with eight years of service faced a dilemma when his new job offer lacked the company vehicle he relied on for daily commutes.

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Phone recordings allowed in dismissal feud

An employer embroiled in an unfair dismissal dispute has been granted permission to use recordings of an employee's “offensive” phone calls.

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Can an employer withdraw a job offer?

What happens if an employer offers someone a job and then retracts the offer of employment? Learn more here about terminating employment contracts.

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Sacked after COVID-19 communication breakdown

When terminating someone's employment you must follow a fair process. Read why this employer had to compensate a worker for unfair dismisal.

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Dismissal notice landed in junk mail

An employer thought it was adequate to email a dismissal notice to a worker. The Fair Work Commission didn't agree.

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Managing terminations: how to get it right

Terminating an employee for whatever reason is always an involved process. Here’s how to manage different types of terminations.

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Threats and abuse cost employer $125k

A court has labelled a manager's conduct 'vile' and  'reprehensible in the extreme'. What did he do?

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Do more to prevent harassment, warns FWC

A tribunal has ruled the dismissal of a worker for sexual harassment and inappropriate communication with work colleagues was justified but said the employer must work harder to prevent harassment.

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Dismissed: can injured workers take multiple actions?

What options do employees have if they are dismissed for an injury that was not work-related? Read more here about unfair dismissal and adverse action. 

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What is constructive dismissal?

When an employee resigns, you need to be careful it cannot be construed as constructive dismissal. What exactly does that mean?