Case Law - Employment Law Handbook (Page 3)

Case Law

Independent contractor found not to be an employee for superannuation purposes

Employer refuses an employee’s request to work from home full-time

Franchisee prosecuted after investigation reveals a former manager sexually harassed workers

Successful defence of a general protections claim

Hospitality worker found to have been underpaid more than $30,000

Mechanic makes discrimination claim after employer refuses his return to work

Penalties imposed for ignoring compliance notices

Full Bench reverses decision that reinstatement was not appropriate

Summary dismissal upheld for psychosocial OHS breaches

Withdrawing offers of employment can constitute dismissal

Conduct found not to be serious enough to warrant summary dismissal

Resolving a dispute about the interpretation of an agreement clause

Employee denies the sexual harassment that led to his summary dismissal

Taking domestic and family violence leave results in unfair dismissal

Beware escalation of inappropriate workplace conduct