Unfair Dismissal
When revenge against your employer ends in tragedy
Why revenge against employer with FWC claims can backfire Revenge against your employer is often a strong motivator to make an unfair dismissal claim. And
Theft at work, witnessed by ghost, results in bizarre unfair dismissal
4 example of bizarre dismissals involving theft at work Dismissal is often justified when an employee commits theft at work. But what if the theft
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 employers place more focus on
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 been awarded a huge adverse
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 $14,000 by the Fair Work
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 if they have refused to
Compliments and Dismissals
I told a coworker that she was good looking and that she had lost weight. I was dismissed a week later. Is it fair? Compliments
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 can’t take adverse action against
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 the recent introduction of hybrid
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 confidentiality obligations. These prohibit an