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FDVL request triggers sacking
A pharmacy worker who was sacked after requesting unpaid domestic violence leave has been awarded more than $17,000 compensation.
How to terminate during the probation period
A probation period allows an employer to assess whether someone is suitable for a role. But what if things don’t work out?
“You have one message: you’re unemployed”
Respectful communication is key. Read how one employer did not understand the importance of proper redundancy procedures in the workplace.
Threats and abuse cost employer $125k
A court has labelled a manager's conduct 'vile' and 'reprehensible in the extreme'. What did he do?
Penalties for breaching the Fair Work Act
Failing to comply with the Fair Work Act could cost you dearly. Make sure you’re on the right side of the law.
Can you be sacked for surfing the web?
A worker who was initially warned for poor performance and customer complaints was then sacked for his website browsing history. Was that fair?
Can an employee have a support person during redundancy?
Must an employer grant an employee’s request for a support person to be present during a discussion about redundancy?
Hr’s Role To “minimise Unfairness” In Redundancies...but Not For One Of Its Own
Despite having operational reasons for redundancy, the employer failed to consider redeployment options and did not consult the employee adequately, rendering the redundancy unjust.
Stress of WFH takes toll on paralegal
Working from home can take its toll on employees. The Fair Work Commission found it impacted this worker's mental health and performance.