An employee who wrote "load of crap" on his performance review and told his superiors to "shut the f-ck up" in a meeting has been awarded compensation for a harsh dismissal. » more »
An employer's attempt to defend an unfair dismissal claim on the grounds an employee was a contractor has backfired, with the FWC finding "a clear case of sham contracting", and ordering further investigation into staff with similar arrangements. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of an employee based on "damning" CCTV footage, but nevertheless reproached the employer for "turning a blind eye" to other workplace problems. » more »
The High Court has sent employees a clear warning about their social media conduct, while also delivering a cautionary message for employers. » more »
An employee sacked for posting anonymous, critical tweets about her employer has today lost her compensation claim in the High Court. » more »
An employer has failed to have an employee's unfair dismissal claim thrown out on the basis that he repeatedly failed to comply with the Fair Work Commission's directions. » more »
An employer had a valid reason to dismiss an employee, but failing to refer to it in his termination letter rendered its actions unfair, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
An employee unfairly dismissed for refusing to use his employer's fingerprint scanners has been awarded nearly $25,000 compensation, but has not won his job back due to his "ongoing hostility" towards management. » more »
A Fair Work Commission full bench has found no evidence to support a ruling an employer had "sinister" motives for demanding an employee transfer overseas after he engaged in misconduct. » more »
A commission has upheld the summary dismissal of an employee for using drugs he misappropriated from his employer while on duty. » more »
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