FWC approves award changes for sectors hit hard by COVID-19 downturn
The Fair Work Commission has shown it is open to varying award conditions to help employers retain workers despite drastically reduced business conditions. » more »
Compliance & case law (652 items)
Employee can't claim "assumed" dismissal was unfair
The Fair Work Commission has questioned an employee's decision to assume his employment had ended and claim unfair dismissal, in circumstances where his employer denied the action. » more »
Errand requests, giving the finger, and "animus" not bullying
A team leader who allegedly treated an employee like a personal assistant, spoke down to her and made rude hand gestures was not engaging in workplace bullying, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
Stressed worker fairly sacked after insubordination and hostile texts
An employee who refused to return her company vehicle and sent hostile texts to HR while on leave for work-related stress was fairly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Employer ordered to reinstate top-ranking "poor performer"
A top-ranked university lecturer who was sacked for failing to achieve newly-introduced performance benchmarks has won reinstatement, with the Fair Work Commission finding more than 10 reasons her "poor performance" rating was unfair. » more »
Misconduct dismissal was "astounding and unacceptable" hypocrisy
BHP displayed "astounding and unacceptable" hypocrisy in expecting employees to abide by policies its senior staff didn't understand, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Employee loses appeal over secret recording
A Fair Work Commission full bench has affirmed that an employee's secret recording of a disciplinary meeting should not be admitted as evidence in his unfair dismissal dispute. » more »
Employee's $230k defamation damages overturned
An employer previously ordered to pay $230k for defaming a former employee has successfully appealed the ruling on the basis its communication was of "critical interest" to the recipients. » more »
"Pressure cooker" workplace caused psych injury
An employee whose increased workload compromised her high performance has been awarded workers' compensation for a psychological injury. » more »
No proof employer digitally lightened employee's photo
An employee who accused his employer of digitally altering a corporate headshot to lighten his skin tone has failed to substantiate claims of discrimination. » more »
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