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: Sydney
Case name: Dickerson v Kagura Games LLC [2025] FWC 2219
Date of decision: 1 August 2025
Link to full case: Click here to view decision
Who: Tabitha Dickerson, game writer working for Kagura Games LLC
What: Dismissed from her role, but found to have been unfairly dismissed
Outcome: FWC ordered reinstatement, backdated continuity of employment, and six months’ lost wages (US$9,450)
Legal principle/s:
• Reinstatement is the primary remedy for unfair dismissal
• Compensation for lost remuneration is appropriate where reinstatement is ordered
Commentary:
This decision shows that reinstatement is a real option even for remote workers overseas. Employers should tread carefully before dismissing, especially without solid grounds or due process.
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