Month: July 2025

  • Sugar mill worker reinstated and backpay increased after dismissal

    Brisbane. The Fair Work Commission amended its reinstatement order for a sugar mill worker to remove deductions for Centrelink or other income, increasing her backpay after an unfair dismissal. Where: BrisbaneCase name: Kylie Wykes v Wilmar Sugar Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 1811Date of decision: 29 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision…

  • Mine site technician wins unfair dismissal case over alleged speeding complaints

    Brisbane. Technician dismissed after coal site complaints about unsafe driving wins unfair dismissal case, with the Commission finding the employer failed to properly investigate before sacking him. Where: BrisbaneCase name: Irfan Shaik v Field Solutions Group [2025] FWC 2094Date of decision: 29 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Irfan Shaik,…

  • Education worker denied extension for unfair dismissal claim

    Adelaide. A former teacher missed the deadline to file his unfair dismissal claim by 10 days. The Commission found no exceptional circumstances and refused to extend the time. Where: AdelaideCase name: Daniel Kiesewetter v The Academy Of Interactive Entertainment Limited [2025] FWC 2192Date of decision: 29 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view…