$230k fines for underpayments, adverse action breaches
An employer and its directors have failed to argue they have "suffered enough" after underpaying workers and shouldn't be fined for their Fair Work breaches. » more »
Adverse action (122 items)
Support person overstepped in 'representing' adverse action claimant
An employee has lost her chance at an adverse action appeal; meanwhile her support person is being referred to Police after overstepping his role and sending a series of "abusive" emails to the Fair Work Commission. » more »
"Brutal" dismissal that ignored HR advice costs $5.2m
A senior manager who suffered a mental breakdown has successfully claimed his "brutal" dismissal was adverse action, resulting in more than $5.2 million in damages and fines. » more »
Employer "manufactured" poor performance after safety complaint
An employer and director have received near-maximum fines after confecting performance issues to justify sacking a worker who made safety complaints. » more »
Ex-CEO of HR company in adverse action dispute; IBM's costly salary error
The CEO of an HR services provider who was sacked for serious misconduct is claiming her dismissal was unlawful adverse action. And IBM is backpaying its employees more than $12m after failing to ensure its annualised salary arrangements complied with all relevant modern awards. » more »
$18k fines for adverse action against pregnant employee
An employer and director that blocked an employee's return to work after the birth of her child have been ordered to pay thousands in pecuniary penalties and compensation. » more »
Employer loses bid to stop HR manager's AA claim; $37k fine for "gross breach of trust"
An employer has failed to block a HR manager's claim that it took adverse action against her in exposing her to liability for underpaying employees; and another employer has been fined for "very serious" Fair Work breaches. » more »
Employee fails to prove "passion" for staff welfare cost him his job
A popular employee who worked as an informal advocate for others has failed to convince a court that his redundancy was actually unlawful adverse action. » more »
Clear business case for maintaining flexible work; "Bad attitude" employee loses AA claim; and more
New research shows it would be a mistake for employers to return to business as usual instead of maintaining their workplace flexibility. Also in this article: the Federal Circuit Court has rejected an injured worker's adverse action claim; new rulings on standdowns, JobKeeper disputes and more; and fewer employees are coming out at work. » more »
Record underpayment fines; $615k adverse action order; Coles disputes class action; and more
An employer and individuals have been fined nearly $1m for underpaying workers; a bullied employee who was 'managed out' has been awarded $615k; Coles is facing a $150 million class action; and more. » more »
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