Month: July 2025

  • Security guard’s unfair dismissal case shut down after Commission finds it had no reasonable chance

    Melbourne. A Serco security guard who claimed he was unfairly sacked has had his case dismissed by the Fair Work Commission for having no reasonable prospect of success. Where: MelbourneCase name: Mr Basanta Shrestha v Serco Australia Pty Limited [2025] FWC 2158Date of decision: 24 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision…

  • Call centre worker loses unfair dismissal claim after failing to attend shifts

    Melbourne. An employee who worked from home for a call centre was dismissed after failing to attend scheduled shifts. The Commission found the dismissal was not unfair. Where: MelbourneCase name: Chrissie Purdy v The Social Research Centre Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2083 (PR790111)Date of decision: 24 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view…

  • Managing director fails appeal after dismissal over alleged misconduct

    Gladstone. Neville Johnson’s unfair dismissal appeal was refused after the Commission found his employer reasonably believed he committed serious misconduct while managing Aboriginal housing services. Where: GladstoneCase name: Neville Johnson v The Gladstone Aboriginal and Islanders Co-Operative Society Limited [2025] FWCFB 158Date of decision: 28 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision…