Case Law - Employment Law Handbook (Page 9)

Case Law

Work health and safety poster slogan found to constitute sexual harassment and discrimination

Redundancy due to the COVID-19 pandemic found to be genuine

Aggravated damages awarded in workplace sexual harassment case

Court finds in favour of employer after employee makes discrimination claim

Dealing with jurisdictional objections to general protections claims

Dentist found to be simultaneously an independent contractor and employee

Large payout for executive who was dismissed without reasonable notice

Hearing disputes about inoperative enterprise agreements

Huge penalties ordered for exploiting an employee

Worker’s credibility tested after seeking damages for an injury

Employee dismissed after deliberately coughing in nurse’s face

Failure to be medically assessed gives rise to lawful dismissal

A unilateral reduction in hours can result in redundancy

Dismissal during probation period results in unfair dismissal claim

Obtaining a loan from a client gives rise to dismissal