Month: August 2025

  • Product specialist resignation not found to be forced

    Brisbane. Product specialist said she was forced to resign after being embarrassed by HR over uniform issues. Commission disagreed, finding the employer’s conduct did not amount to dismissal. Where: TownsvilleCase name: Amy Tonkin v Carney Townsville Partnership [2025] FWC 2098Date of decision: 1 August 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Amy…

  • Recruitment worker’s unfair dismissal claim rejected for not meeting minimum employment length

    Melbourne. Unfair dismissal claim by recruitment worker rejected as she had only been employed for 3.5 months, falling short of the 6-month minimum period required. Where: MelbourneCase name: Kira Crawford v Mohamad Adra [2025] FWC 2257Date of decision: 1 August 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Kira Crawford, recruitment workerWhat: Dismissed…

  • Sales worker’s unfair dismissal claim rejected due to not meeting minimum employment length

    Sydney. Fair Work Commission rejected a worker’s application because he had not completed the minimum six-month employment period required to lodge an unfair dismissal claim. Where: SydneyCase name: Kai Jewell v Madad Sales Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2251Date of decision: 1 August 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Kai Jewell, sales…