Case Studies
The 2025 Unfair Dismissal Cases That Defined the Year
What last year’s Fair Work Commission decisions revealed about Australian workplaces People often misunderstand unfair dismissal law as a moral test of whether an employer
Why 2025 Unfair Dismissals Marked a Turning Point for Australian Workers
2025 marked a shift in workplace accountability and exposed forced exits. It has become abundantly clear that a decisive shift has been made in how
Charlie Kirk’s death and the Australian workplace
When tragedy becomes an employment matter Amidst the tragedy and controversy of Charlie Kirk’s death, emerges an unexpected problem within the workforce. As expected, people
Employee credibility plummets after blaming cologne for liquor reading
Employees less-than-credible ‘David Beckham cologne’ defence falls flat A Sydney garbage truck driver who argued that his “David Beckham cologne” contributed to his positive alcohol
4 dismissals that made headlines
Worker dismissed for calling manager a ‘rude c*nt” reinstated A Queensland council worker dismissed for inappropriate workplace behaviour has won reinstatement to his role. In
Why dishonesty ruins unfair dismissal cases
Don’t lie to your boss: Why dishonesty ruins unfair dismissal cases A Sydney bus driver who was dismissed for lying about using his mobile phone
Dismissed for disobeying direction, worker wins 24K
Worker dismissed for not taking trash out wins 24K A Sydney dance instructor who was dismissed for disobeying direction of not taking the rubbish out
Dismissal for drugs at work: Cases that made headlines
Drugs at work result in quick termination It’s no secret that taking drugs at work is one of the easiest ways to get dismissed. Even
Can you be dismissed at the end of a fixed-term contract?
NRL ref loses unfair dismissal claim due to fixed-term contract A former National Rugby League (NRL) referee has had his efforts to pursue unfair dismissal
A Mental Health Injury: Court overturns 115-year-old precedent
Mental health injury and unfair dismissal: Australian workers gain new protections The High Court of Australia has ruled that employees unfairly dismissed can now claim