January 2021 Work health and safety poster slogan found to constitute sexual harassment and discrimination An employee claims a work health and safety poster suggested she was a sex object.
January 2021 Redundancy due to the COVID-19 pandemic found to be genuine Ex-employee claims his redundancy wasn't genuine after the business hires a new employee.
January 2021 Aggravated damages awarded in workplace sexual harassment case A transport courier is found guilty of sexual harassment.
January 2021 Court finds in favour of employer after employee makes discrimination claim Employee claims she was discriminated against after falling pregnant.
December 2020 Dealing with jurisdictional objections to general protections claims Federal Court finds the FWC had the power to deal with jurisdictional dispute.
December 2020 Dentist found to be simultaneously an independent contractor and employee The Federal Court determines whether a dentist is a contractor or employee.
December 2020 Large payout for executive who was dismissed without reasonable notice An employee was dismissed in accordance with the conditions in an outdated contract.
December 2020 Hearing disputes about inoperative enterprise agreements The Fair Work Commission finds it cannot hear disputes about old agreements.
October 2020 Huge penalties ordered for exploiting an employee Employer found to have deliberately underpaid an employee.
October 2020 Worker’s credibility tested after seeking damages for an injury Employee alleges suffering chronic knee pain after falling at work.
October 2020 Employee dismissed after deliberately coughing in nurse’s face The Fair Work Commission validates employer's safety standards.
October 2020 Failure to be medically assessed gives rise to lawful dismissal Employee on long-term personal leave is dismissed after refusing medical assessment.
September 2020 A unilateral reduction in hours can result in redundancy Cleaner entitled to redundancy pay after hours were substantially reduced.
September 2020 Dismissal during probation period results in unfair dismissal claim Employee dismissed during probationary period awarded $8,788.64 in compensation.
September 2020 Obtaining a loan from a client gives rise to dismissal Bus driver dismissed for misconduct, which included borrowing money from a client.