Posts tagged "fair work commission unfair dismissal"

The FWC found that there was a valid reason for dismissal and the employee was given an opportunity to respond but that the process followed was deficient.

A recent case before the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has highlighted the importance of clarity when dismissing an employee.

The Fair Work Commission saw an uptick in unfair dismissal applications between March and June 2020, as COVID-19 pandemic drove job losses.

Political rhetoric on proposed changes to workplace laws is ramping up amid reports Coalition MPs want SMEs exempted from unfair dismissal laws.

Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell has recommended a raft of changes to the controversial Small Business Fair Dismissal Code.

The FWC has recently ordered the reinstatement of a dedicated pelican feeder, finding his dismissal was without valid reason and procedural fairness.

An employee has won $30,700 in compensation after the Fair Work Commission found she was unfairly dismissed over allegations of taking too much long service leave.