SEARCH RESULTS
Showing 10 of 269 results.
Bunnings casual challenges dismissal
A casual employee at Bunnings who worked regular but unpredictable shifts has been given the go-ahead to challenge his dismissal.
When does a dismissal take effect?
A recent case has addressed the issue of at what point was a dismissal communicated to the employee and actually took effect.
Googling on mobile triggered dismissal
The gravity of an employee’s misconduct and his disciplinary history determined the outcome of this unfair dismissal case.
Bullying allegations did not stand up – dismissal unfair
When a worker was sacked following multiple allegations of discrimination and bullying, she claimed unfair dismissal.
Worker abused colleagues, but dismissal still unfair
Despite having a valid reason for dismissal, a tribunal has upheld a worker's unfair dismissal claim after finding the employer failed to follow procedural fairness.
Was Dismissal Forced? Commission Decides
A worker who felt she was forced to resign lost her unfair dismissal case when the Fair Work Commission found she wasn’t pushed, she jumped.
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.
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.
Conduct policies not explained properly so dismissal unfair
A dismissal was deemed unfair after a 20-year employee violated workplace conduct policies he didn’t fully understand.