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Nurse’s registration revoked following professional misconduct
A nurse’s registration was revoked after she engaged in inappropriate relationships with vulnerable mental health patients, breaching professional boundaries.
Barrage of nasty text messages to his manager was valid reason for dismissal
The Fair Work Commission ruled that the texts, which posed a psychosocial risk to the manager, justified his termination despite being sent outside work hours.
Student’s Bid For Unfair Dismissal Remedy To Go Ahead
When a manager thought a casual worker had blocked his text, he removed him from the roster program and group chat. Read why the FWC dismissed the employer’s objections to the worker’s unfair dismissal claim.
Redundancy pay – is car allowance included?
Is a car allowance included in redundancy pay and an employee's payment in lieu of notice of termination?
Overtime feud a timely reminder for frustrated bosses
An employee dismissed without reason after refusing unpaid overtime was awarded eight weeks' pay by the Fair Work Commission. The case highlights the necessity of following procedural fairness in dismissals.
To dismiss a “drunk” employee, you need proof, not assumptions
Learn why the Fair Work Commission ruled the termination of this employee to be an unfair dismissal.
Are Exit Interviews Still Relevant in Today's Workplace?
Exit interviews have long provided valuable insights into employee experiences and areas for improvement. However, with evolving workplaces and technology, their relevance is being questioned.
What if employees lies about their medical history?
Is it grounds for termination if an employer discovers an employee didn't disclose a pre-existing condition or injury?
GM sacked for not returning phone calls wins claim
The Fair Work Commission recently ruled that an employer's claims of insubordination were insufficient to justify dismissing an employee. The Commission's investigation revealed that the dismissal was harsh, unjust, and unreasonable.