September 2020 Obtaining a loan from a client gives rise to dismissal Bus driver dismissed for misconduct, which included borrowing money from a client.
September 2020 Litigation progresses against employer in insolvency FWO continues proceedings against company in voluntary liquidation.
September 2020 Injuries sustained at home can occur in the course of employment The children of a worker who is killed at her home office claim death benefits.
July 2020 Can employees access paid personal/carer’s leave and compassionate leave during a stand down? The Federal Court finds that employees who are stood down cannot access paid leave.
July 2020 The Fair Work Commission finds stand down due to COVID-19 is valid Employee contests being stood down due to COVID-19.
July 2020 Conflicts of interest can provide a valid reason for dismissal Conflict of interest found to exist when a Northern NSW Football Ltd employee worked as a coach at a football club.
July 2020 Dismissal for possessing marijuana equipment Employee dismissed after his employer found marijuana equipment in the workplace.
June 2020 Vicarious liability for environmental offences has broader lessons for employers Director found vicariously liable for employee’s illegal dumping of waste.
June 2020 Broad interpretation of the general protections provisions confirmed Ex-employee alleges employer took adverse action against him by terminating his employment.
June 2020 Reinstatement ordered despite drug use Employee who was dismissed for a positive drug test result makes an unfair dismissal claim.
June 2020 3 million reasons not to take unprotected industrial action Chevron takes legal action against the CFMMEU for encouraging union members to take unprotected industrial action.
April 2020 Does an employee have a contractual entitlement to a discretionary bonus scheme? Employer refuses employee the discretionary bonus she has earned.
April 2020 Procedurally and substantively fair process proves successful A food and beverage server is dismissed for inappropriate conduct.
April 2020 Employee’s claim of forced resignation fails An employee brings an unfair dismissal claim, stating that her employer forced her to resign.
March 2020 Offensive comments can be a valid reason for dismissal Employee dismissed after having breaching code of conduct and diversity policy.