Month: July 2025

  • Engineer unfairly dismissed in redundancy restructure

    Canberra. Employer wrongly dismissed its co-founder and engineer, failing to consult or explore other roles. The Fair Work Commission ruled it was not a genuine redundancy. Where: CanberraCase name: Giblett v Powerstack Australia Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2208Date of decision: 30 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Nathan Giblett, co-founder…

  • Receptionist confused about redundancy date gets late claim accepted

    Inverell, NSW. A receptionist was dismissed by email, but said she never received it. The Fair Work Commission accepted her unfair dismissal claim, even though it lodged out of time. Where: Inverell, NSWCase name: Helen Dickins v Skybridge Management Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2214Date of decision: 30 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to…

  • Drug tester unfairly sacked after co-worker complaints, wins unfair dismissal claim

    Sydney. A casual employee who carried out workplace drug and alcohol tests was unfairly dismissed after colleagues accused her of drug use, bullying and swearing on site. Where: SydneyCase name: Jessica Fraumano v Newport Medical Solutions Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2228Date of decision: 30 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who:…