Case Law - Employment Law Handbook (Page 15)

Case Law

Life tenure guaranteed through employment contract

OK to object to an employee’s choice of support person

Avoiding redundancy payments: Not easy and not recommended

Inflexibility leaves employer exposed to damages payment

Dismissal not unfair: Employee ignores reasonable direction from employer

What are the risks of calculating entitlements incorrectly under multi-hiring arrangements?

Is work-related swearing a reason to dismiss?

Sexual harassment outweighs procedural fairness in dismissal

Disciplinary action must be proportionate to misconduct

Misconduct leads to denial of compensation claim

Financial penalties can be paid by individuals

Uber driver determined to be a contractor, not an employee

Extension of time applications are worth challenging

Care is required when placing employees on gardening leave

Representations made during the recruitment process can result in litigation