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Valid dismissal: driver didn't disclose stroke
A tribunal has ruled that a tram driver's failure to disclose he suffered a medical incident was a valid reason for dismissal.
Dismissal for threatening emails and homophobic comments upheld
A manager was dismissed after sending emails and texts about work colleagues that suggested using physical violence against them, and for making regular homophobic comments to and about a co-worker. Read on for the case details.
Spat while in uniform sparks dismissal
An employee who was involved in an argument with a publican while wearing her work uniform should not have been summarily dismissed on the basis of damaging her employer’s reputation, a tribunal has ruled.
Allowance tips income over unfair dismissal threshold
To make an unfair dismissal claim, your income cannot exceed a certain threshold.
Call to husband’s ex-lover triggered dismissal
This case highlights how the individual circumstances of a misconduct case can influence the outcome. Read on to find out why this employee was reinstated.
Lack of support for casual migrant employee with limited English resulted in unfair dismissal
A migrant worker with limited English was unfairly dismissed after being made redundant without support or consultation. The Fair Work Commission emphasised the need for extra care with vulnerable workers in such cases.
Barrage of nasty text messages to his manager was valid reason for dismissal
A bank officer who sent over 50 disrespectful text messages to his manager has lost his unfair dismissal claim.