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Link to audio discussing unfair dismissal case involving a man who accidentally killed a bird belonging to his boss.

How should HR professionals handle historic wrongdoing cases?

Sacking workers who protested outside CFMEU headquarters was justified as they threatened their employers' reputation.

Sacking workers who protested outside CFMEU headquarters was justified, as they threatened their employers' reputation.

The decision of an employer to dismiss a worker after causing the death of his pet bird was "unjust and unreasonable".

With a new Financial Year, there are a number of key employment thresholds that have changed from 1 July 2017.

Higher unemployment, nervous employees and dodgy employers are suggested reasons for a surge in unfair dismissal claims.

A discussion of Kilcran, in the matter of Allco Finance Group Limited (Receivers and Managers Appointed) (In Liquidation ).

Justice Whelan of the Federal Court has held that an investigatory report into the conduct of an employee is not covered by client legal privilege.

An employee who was sacked for failing to complete a workplace assessment following an accident has succeeded in his adverse action claim and was awarded over $100,000.

The FWC ruled that the dismissal was not unfair, because of the interpersonal conflict and the impact it was having.

Link to article about a case that provides an example of how not to respond when an employee receives a serious health diagnosis.

The Government envisages that the changes will reinforce the effectiveness of Australia's workplace relations watchdog.

Justice Perram has declined to stay an order for the reinstatement of an employee after the deadline for reinstatement had passed.

An employee has failed to obtain an injunction against her dismissal after claiming to have been sacked due to her age and her absence on sick leave.

Working from home instead of attending the office was not a valid reason for dismissal.

How to navigate misconduct investigations involving mental health challenges.