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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.

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Harassing a co-worker in airport lounge was “in course of employment”

The Fair Work Commission upheld the dismissal of a mine worker for sexually harassing co-workers in an airport lounge and on a flight, ruling the incidents occurred "in the course of employment." The decision highlights employers' duty to prevent sexual harassment, even during work-related travel.

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Do you have to accept a medical certificate from a pharmacist?

In this article, we look at whether an employee can provide a certificate from a pharmacist as evidence of illness rather than from a doctor.

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Can an employee forfeit annual leave?

If an employee has accrued a large amount of annual leave, can an employer force them to use some of the leave?

Dismissal for Management Complaints Leads to $130k Payout

An employee dismissed after complaining about management received $130,000 compensation for adverse action. The employer failed to prove the dismissal was not due to the employee's complaints.

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Father entitled to Paid Parental Leave while wife recovered from caesarean section

The Fair Work Commission ruled that a bus driver was entitled to eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave to care for his son while his wife recovered from a caesarean section, despite his employer's objections about notice and primary carer status.

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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.

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How Hr Leaders Can Get Ready For Eofy

Discover essential steps for HR leaders to navigate the end of the financial year smoothly. From policy reviews and compliance updates to strategic goal-setting and employee retention.

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How to deal with poor employee bathroom hygiene

Bathroom hygiene can be a touchy issue. Read on to find out our top tips on dealing with it.

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Paramedic loses battle to avoid transfer after misconduct: FWC

When a worker disputed Ambulance Victoria’s right under its Enterprise Agreement to discipline him for misconduct by transferring him to a distant work location, the Fair Work Commission knocked him back. Read why.