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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Threats and abuse cost employer $125k
A court has labelled a manager's conduct 'vile' and 'reprehensible in the extreme'. What did he do?
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.
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.
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?