The myth of the three warnings: What’s required in a dismissal process? Legal Andrew Jewell 5 November 2020 The reality is there is no general rule that employers must issue three warning before an employee can be dismissed.
“WorkChoices 2.0”: Furor as Coalition backbenchers call for SME unfair dismissal exemption Politics Matthew Elmas 13 August 2019 Political rhetoric on proposed changes to workplace laws is ramping up amid reports Coalition MPs want SMEs exempted from unfair dismissal laws.
“Not working”: Fair dismissal code reforms target go-away money cases Legal Matthew Elmas 6 August 2019 Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell has recommended a raft of changes to the controversial Small Business Fair Dismissal Code.
Long-time pelican feeder sacked after a heated confrontation wins unfair dismissal case Legal Shane Koelmeyer 5 August 2019 The FWC has recently ordered the reinstatement of a dedicated pelican feeder, finding his dismissal was without valid reason and procedural fairness.
“Unjust, unreasonable, harsh and unconscionably undignified”: Worker wins $12,500 after being dismissed via text message Recruitment & Hiring Dominic Powell 4 July 2019 A worker employed as a security guard has won nearly $12,500 in compensation, prompting a warning for business owners to know the rules on casual employees.
