Month: July 2025

  • Uber driver denied hearing after missing deadline by one day

    Melbourne. Uber driver brought unfair deactivation claim (which is similar to an unfair dimissal claim for digital labour workers like Uber) which was rejected because he filed it one day late. The Commission found no exceptional circumstances to allow an extension. Where: MelbourneCase name: Omar Al Boridi v Rasier Pacific Ltd T/A Uber [2025] FWC…

  • Warehouse worker loses unfair dismissal claim after repeated sick leave breaches

    Melbourne. A long-serving warehouse worker who missed work due to personal and health issues lost his unfair dismissal case after repeatedly failing to comply with absence and sick rules. Where: MelbourneCase name: Clark v Woolworths Group Limited [2025] FWC 2226Date of decision: 30 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Anthony…

  • Admin worker’s unfair dismissal claim thrown out after repeated no-shows

    Melbourne. Worker’s unfair dismissal case dismissed after she repeatedly failed to attend conciliation, comply with directions or appear at the hearing. Where: MelbourneCase name: Jenner v Yarra Journey Makers [2025] FWC 2207Date of decision: 30 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Yvonne Jenner, admin worker at Yarra Journey MakersWhat: Filed…