Month: August 2025

  • Reception worker failed unfair dismissal claim after maternity leave absence

    Melbourne. Reception worker claimed she was dismissed while on maternity leave. Employer said her job remained open. Commission found no dismissal occurred and dismissed her application. Where: MelbourneCase name: Chelsea Holyoak v Westgate Cybernetics Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2390Date of decision: 15 August 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Chelsea Holyoak,…

  • Executive chef failed in claim of forced resignation

    Executive chef failed in claim of forced resignation Brisbane. Chef on WorkCover for two years claimed bullying and lack of clarity forced resignation. Commission found he resigned voluntarily, not dismissed, and dismissed his case. Where: BrisbaneCase name: Adam Dundas-Taylor v The GTG Broadbeach No.2 Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2197Date of decision: 18 August 2025Link to…

  • Speech pathologist forced resignation claim rejected by Commission

    Adelaide. A speech pathologist claimed she was forced to resign after safety and workplace concerns were ignored. The Fair Work Commission found she resigned voluntarily and dismissed her claim. Where: RomaCase name: Brooke Ploughman v The Trustee For VHSWQ Unit Trust [2025] FWC 2423Date of decision: 18 August 2025Link to full case: Click here to…