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AI says you’re fired
The Fair Work Commission ruled that a text message composed using ChatGPT to terminate a legal assistant's employment was a termination at the employer's initiative, not abandonment, as the employee was legitimately on leave.
Was redundancy an unfair dismissal?
A hair salon employee challenged her termination, claiming unfair dismissal after being made redundant without consultation.
Is a notice period affected by leave without pay?
Does a period of leave without pay affect notice of termination requirements and redundancy pay?
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.
Additional penalty for employer after adverse action judgment
When a commercial analyst complained about unreasonable overtime and a co-worker’s conduct, she was sacked. Read why the court imposed both compensation and penalty orders on the employer.
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.
Inability to do the job validates dismissal
Read about a case where termination was found to be justified.
Can you sack someone by text message?
What does the Fair Work Act say about dismissing someone by text message?
Dismissal Was Fair, After Accident Triggered Psych Issues
A year after a multi-vehicle crash brought on a worker’s mental health issues and rendered her unable to do her job, she was sacked, and complained of unfair dismissal. Read why the FWC found it neither harsh nor unfair.
Does parental leave affect redundancy pay?
Does an employee’s absence on 12 months' unpaid parental leave affect the amount of redundancy pay payable on termination?