ArticleDismissals in the #MeToo EraThe #Me Too movement has led to little tolerance or excuse for discrimination and inappropriate conduct in the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleEmployment discrimination – could you be liable?The case has important take-outs for anyone employing or dismissing staff – including managers, owners and HR teams.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolley Nethercote
ArticleI object! Late lodgement of unfair dismissal applications – Excuses… Excuses?The test of "exceptional circumstances" is not easy to satisfy and a delay of even one day could lead to a rejection.AustraliaEmployment and HRBrown Wright Stein Lawyers
ArticleImportant workplace relations changes, effective 1 July 2022Employers and employees should be aware of important changes in the workplace relations space, effective 1 July 2022.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleNarrow escape for Virgin – Flight attendant fairly dismissed over misuse of employee privilegesFWA upheld the dismissal of a Virgin flight attendant who had abused the airline's "family & friends" benefits scheme.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleParking rage – FWA visits scene of incidentThe decision illustrates FWA's ability to visit the scene of an incident in order to determine the correct facts. AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleTruck drivers dismissal for breach of Heavy Vehicle National Law held not to be unfairIt could be found permissible, appropriate and fair to dismiss an employee when they have seriously breached the HVNL.AustraliaTransportHolding Redlich
ArticleCan a Misdirected Text = Dismissal?The Fair Work Commission upheld the dismissal of an employee who accidentally sent a text message to her General Manager.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleComcare v Banerji - Another piece in the Codes of Conduct puzzleThe Banerji decision supports employers who seek to protect their reputation from being undermined by employee conduct.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleTerminating employment during the probation periodEmployers are not always protected from any employee claims if they terminate employment during the probation period.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleWebinar: Performance Management – What You Need To Know (Video)Join Erin Lynch as she discusses how to manage employees' performance and, if appropriate, termination of employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRVincent Young
ArticleUnfair dismissal provisions: Increase in high income thresholdEmployers should be aware of certain changes regarding the unfair dismissal provisions. AustraliaEmployment and HRPointon Partners
ArticleA Fair Work Commission Appeals Panel dismisses Uber Eats caseUnfair dismissal claim fails because the applicant was found not to be an employee.AustraliaEmployment and HRKells
ArticleAnd its officially ok to joke about Nazis. Sort of.Although the FWC initially upheld dismissal for sharing the popular Hitler parody, it reinstated the worker on appeal.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleBenefits of record keeping highlightedEmail evidence proved that his employment had ended for performance, not for complaining of bullying and harassment.AustraliaEmployment and HRDibbsBarker
ArticleCan the Giants dismiss Shane Mumford for his out-of-hours conduct?The reality is that it is generally difficult for employers to lawfully dismiss an employee for out of hours conduct. AustraliaEmployment and HRWalter Baden
ArticleEmployee vaccine refusal may set important precedent for coronavirus vaccinationsThis case may set an important precedent for employers considering a compulsory coronavirus vaccine in the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRClifford Gouldson Lawyers
ArticleEmployer’s failure to consult is a $10K win for redundant employeeTo amount to a "genuine redundancy" for the purposes of the unfair dismissal exemption, three boxes must be ticked.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleEngineer unfairly dismissed due to lack of procedural fairnessDespite the existence of a valid reason, lack of procedural fairness can result in compensation for unfair dismissal.AustraliaEmployment and HRPeople + Culture Strategies