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Summary dismissal was unfair despite rudeness
Read why a court awarded a worker over $365K after finding his objectionable conduct did not justify termination without notice.
Employer at fault after forced resignation: FWC
When deciding whether a worker jumped or was pushed, the outcome turned on the words used in a crucial conversation.
How much does an employee cost?
How much does an employee cost an employer? This article discusses the possible cost items and provides guidance on how and when to calculate them.
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.
Can an employee have two contracts with one employer?
Can someone have two separate contracts of employment with the same employer? Read more about employment contracts here.
Paramedic loses battle to avoid transfer after misconduct: FWC
When a worker disputed Ambulance Victoria’s right under its Enterprise Agreement to discipline him for misconduct by transferring him to a distant work location, the Fair Work Commission knocked him back.
Rushed process made dismissal for sexual harassment unfair: FWC
After a worker’s unacceptable behaviour got him sacked, the Fair Work Commission found the inadequate process rendered his dismissal unfair, but that the employer could no longer trust the worker.
The South Australian Return to Work Act
The 2014 Return To Work Act was established in South Australia to support employees injured in the workplace as they return to work. Learn more here.
Undermining HR manager was serious misconduct
A worker who was sacked for making false allegations about an HR manager claimed she was unfairly dismissed.
Over-award payments
Some employers make over-award payments intending to compensate employees for the removal of certain entitlements. But there can be traps. Learn more here.