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Failing to disclose anxiety justified dismissal
A tribunal has ruled that a security guard who failed to inform his employer he suffered from anxiety, as well as committing various other transgressions, was validly dismissed.
Employer Had "Valid Reason" For Dismissal But Gave A Different One: Still Ok To Dismiss
An employer still had a valid reason to dismiss an employee even though it wasn’t the reason it gave at the time.
Does serious misconduct justify dismissal?
What counts as serious misconduct, as opposed to simply misconduct?
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.
Was resignation forced or voluntary?
The FWC ruled that dissatisfaction with a management decision does not equate to constructive dismissal.
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.
Employer loses case over minimum employment period
How do you work out whether a worker’s employment period qualifies them for protection against unfair dismissal? Check out the FWC’s decision where this was the focus of an unfair dismissal claim.
Dismissal was unfair despite disclosure to ‘stupid, boorish’ partner
Confidentiality is essential to a fair investigation. This employee was dismissed for sharing details with her partner who then behaved inappropriately.