Month: August 2025

  • Game developer reinstated and awarded six months’ pay after unfair dismissal

    Sydney. A game developer / writer working remotely won her job back after the Fair Work Commission found her dismissal was unfair and ordered six months’ back pay. Where: SydneyCase name: Dickerson v Kagura Games LLC [2025] FWC 2219Date of decision: 1 August 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Tabitha Dickerson,…

  • Worker’s unfair dismissal case thrown out over unpaid fee

    Melbourne. A woman who claimed unfair dismissal lost her chance to be heard after failing to pay the required application fee or respond to reminders. Where: MelbourneCase name: Jodie Buckless v FluidDrive Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2250Date of decision: 1 August 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Jodie Buckless, former employee…

  • Bank worker’s unfair dismissal claim rejected after failure to respond to the Commission

    Sydney. Bank employee’s claim was dismissed because she failed to respond to repeated messages from the Fair Work Commission about a potential time limit issue. Where: SydneyCase name: Jana Baalbaki v NAB [2025] FWC 2259Date of decision: 1 August 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Jana Baalbaki, employee at NABWhat: Lodged…