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Dismissing Employee For Alleged Safety Breaches Was Adverse Action
A truck driver was unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about pay and work flexibility after the employer fabricated safety breaches to justify the dismissal.
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. The Fair Work Commission found that simply having policies in place isn’t enough; employers must ensure workers are properly trained on expected conduct, especially when cultural or language barriers exist.
Exclusion From Rostering App Amounted To Dismissal Of Casual Employee
The Fair Work Commission ruled that a casual support worker was dismissed when excluded from a rostering app and ignored by his employer, allowing his general protections claim to proceed.
Was dismissing an employee for losing his driving licence unfair?
The Fair Work Commission awarded 12 weeks' pay to an Accounts Manager dismissed after losing his driving licence, ruling that driving was not an inherent job requirement and the dismissal was procedurally unfair.
Positive drug test doesn’t always justify dismissal
The Fair Work Commission ruled that a positive drug test doesn’t automatically justify dismissal, highlighting that each case must consider all circumstances, including potential impairment risks and employee history.
Dismissal was justified but process was too abrupt
A Bank manager was dismissed after 14 years due to poor performance, but the Fair Work Commission ordered $6,000 compensation, citing the Bank’s abrupt handling of the process.
Dismissed Employee Was Not An Independent Contractor – Fwc
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has overturned an employer’s claim that because a worker was an independent contractor, her unfair dismissal case could not be heard. Read why the FWC decided in the worker’s favour.
Dismissal unfair despite valid reason
A fair process must always be followed or a justified termination may be deemed unfair.
Strategies for effective layoff management in a hybrid work environment
Dealing with employee layoffs can be challenging. It can be a painful decision for businesses, especially during challenging economic times. There is no ideal way to communicate this difficult news. This article will provide valuable insights and advice on navigating this complex situation, especially in a hybrid working environment.
Hr’s Role To “minimise Unfairness” In Redundancies...but Not For One Of Its Own
Despite having operational reasons for redundancy, the employer failed to consider redeployment options and did not consult the employee adequately, rendering the redundancy unjust.