Criminal charges didn't justify dismissal
An employee who was sacked for deceiving his employer about his criminal charges has been awarded compensation for unfair dismissal. » more »
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"Misunderstanding" dismissal appeal fails; Pay takes centre stage; and more
An employer has failed to appeal an unfair dismissal ruling against it; pay transparency is in the spotlight; workplaces lack formal mental health strategies; and more. » more »
Employer criticised for fabricated resignation and "contemptuous" attitude
An employee has convinced the Fair Work Commission an HR manager fabricated her dismissal after she took sick leave. » more »
Claims of homophobic persecution were 'blatant dishonesty'
An employee's unfair dismissal appeal has been rejected, with the Fair Work Commission accepting that his dishonesty and refusal to comply with reasonable directions warranted termination. » more »
Future bullying risks require careful consideration; 74-year-old worker reinstated
The Fair Work Commission full bench has stressed the importance of not jumping to conclusions about future bullying risks involving absent workers; and an employer has been ordered to reinstate an employee sacked due to his age. » more »
Response to harassment warning justified dismissal
An employee who disobeyed an instruction to stop contacting a colleague, and responded to a final warning with blame and excuses, was justly dismissed despite shortcomings in HR's process, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
2019's top HR stories
Casual employment issues, performance management, misconduct terminations and leadership were hot topics in HR this year, a review of HR Daily's most-read articles shows. » more »
Sham redundancy claim rejected; Sacking after leave request was unfair
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employee's claims that his redundancy, which occurred as a result of a new computer system, was a sham. In a separate case, it has ordered compensation for an employee who was dismissed after requesting leave at an inconvenient time. » more »
Appeal to clarify personal leave; Aggressive worker's dismissal stands; and more
A decision on employees' personal leave accruals, described as one of the most contentious cases of 2019, is on its way to the High Court. Also in this article: an aggressive employee's dismissal ruling will stand; top HR priorities for 2020; and much more. » more »
One-off mistake created serious risk, justified dismissal
An employee who was sacked for applying the wrong protocol when an unexpected safety incident occurred has failed to win reinstatement, despite his unblemished nine-year work record. » more »
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