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Workplace Surveillance: Are you being watched?
Workplace surveillance: When is it lawful? Workplace surveillance has become a growing concern for many Australian employees. Particularly as more
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Forced Resignation
Pressured employees win huge unfair dismissal payouts
Employee pressured to sign contract wins $42K unfair dismissal payout A Melbourne sales rep who was dismissed for refusing to
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Employee Rights
Right to disconnect laws
Right to disconnect laws: All you need to know Australia’s right to disconnect laws took effect in August 2024, providing
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Unfair Dismissal
4 shocking dismissals for sexist comments
‘Just show them your t..ts’: 4 shocking dismissals for sexist comments Dismissals for sexist comments invariably steal news headlines as
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Employee Rights
Fair Work warns employers to consider flexible work requests
Fair work warns everybody The Fair Work Commission has rejected a flexible working arrangement request made by a FedEx employee
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Employee Rights
Diversity hire or hiring diversely
I’m a diversity hire My colleagues refer to me as the ‘diversity hire’. I don’t know whether I am allowed
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Employee Rights
Gifts at work, is it okay?
Gifts at work: Is it a good or bad idea? Gifts at work can be a difficult ground to navigate
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Unfair Dismissal
Dismissal for complaining leads to $130K payout
Retaliatory dismissal results in $130K adverse action payout A worker who claimed he was victimised after making a complaint has
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workplace investigations
Unfair investigations get workers reinstated
Reinstatement ordered for worker who said “you’re dead motherf**cker” Reinstatement is considered by the Fair Work Commission as the “primary”
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Unfair Dismissal
Sacked for serious misconduct: From theft to offensive graffiti
Worker sacked after being falsly accused wins over $14K A Queensland sacked for serious misconduct has recently been awarded over
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Unfair Dismissal
Dismissed for disobedience: When workers make a stand
Dismissed for disobedience: From refusing LGBT training to donning a Trump cap Australian employees can be fairly dismissed for disobedience
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Unfair Dismissal
Compliments and Dismissals
I told a coworker that she was good looking and that she had lost weight. I was dismissed a week
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Unfair Dismissal
Complaining worker dismissed for ‘badgering’
Worker dismissed for complaints wins adverse action claim The general protections of the Fair Work Act state that an employer
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Redundancy
Employers must consult about redundancies
Worker denied redundancy consultation wins $16K A Brisbane worker who was not consulted about his redundancy has won an unfair
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Unfair Dismissal
WFH lying and cheating can get you dismissed
It’s only my concern what i do at home? Working from home lying and cheating has become widespread ever since
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Unfair Dismissal
Breaching confidentiality: When can you be dismissed?
It can be a lawful dismissal Breaching confidentiality can be grounds for a lawful dismissal. Most Australian employment contracts include
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Unfair Dismissal
Can you be terminated for resisting change?
Can inflexibility get you dismissed? Workplace flexibility in recent times has become synonymous with things like working from home and
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Employee Rights
Psychosocial hazards at work
Psychosocial hazards at work Psychosocial hazards are aspects of work that have the potential to cause psychological or physical harm.
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Unfair Dismissal
When fat-shaming gets you dismissed
Be careful what you say in the workplace A recent unfair dismissal case heard by the Fair Work Commission provides
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Redundancy
Redundancy pay cut for rejecting redeployment
Pay cut for snubbing reasonable alternative employment When faced with redundancy, many workers may not realise that rejecting an offer
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Employee Rights
What can an employer insist on?
Physical appearance in the workplace and dismissals In Australia, an employer has the right to insist that an employee maintains
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Employee Rights
Trans rights in the workplace
Trans issues in the workplace: 4 controversial cases Trans rights in the workplace has become an increasingly discussed topic in
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Employee Rights
Flexible Work Arrangements What’s Next?
Flexible work arrangements bend to new work standards or snap under pressure? Since the rise and fall of Covid-19 almost
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Unfair Dismissal
Worker dismissed for headbutting door
Unfair to expect angelic from mere humans: Fair Work A custody officer fired for headbutting a door in frustration has
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Employee Rights
Sexual Assault and harassment at Work
What is the difference? To differentiate sexual harassment and sexual assault can be challenging. Due to the scope of both
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Employee Rights
Violence in the workplace:
Workplace violence: 6 examples from around the world Violence in the workplace may be more common than you think. Research
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Unfair Dismissal
Working around workplace relationships
Smirking, rolling of eyes, or even smiling can lead to trouble Working around workplace relationships can be difficult. Every boss,
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Unfair Dismissal
Dismissed for stealing: 7 examples
7 employees who were fired for stealing Stealing from your employer is never a good idea. It is a form
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Employee Rights
Duties that are not mine
Jobs Outside my contracted duties, demeaning tasks, or not trained for. Sometimes it is hard to separate work and personal
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Employee Rights
Mental health hazards at work
Explore workplace mental health hazards, their impact, and practical strategies for employers. Learn how to create a supportive environment, recognise early signs, and promote well-being. Dive into the complexities of psychosocial risks and empower your organisation. Uncover resources and foster a culture that prioritises mental health.
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Unfair Dismissal
Dismissed for pregnancy or maternity leave
Discover real-life cases of pregnancy-related dismissal in the workplace. From Mecca Cosmetica’s legal battle to widespread discrimination, learn about your rights and how to take action. If you’ve faced unfair dismissal due to pregnancy or maternity leave, we shed light on your options. Knowledge is power! 💪🤰
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Unfair Dismissal
Should employees be dismissed for lack of common sense?
Explore the complexities of employee dismissal: when it’s justified, what constitutes unfair dismissal, and legal considerations. Learn more right here atat Unfair Dismissals Australia.
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Employee Rights
What Does it Mean to Disconnect from Work
Your employee rights explained outside work hours In a recent proposed change to the Fair Work Act 2009, employees will
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