Recent Court Rulings
- Reception worker failed unfair dismissal claim after maternity leave absenceMelbourne. Reception worker claimed she was dismissed while on maternity leave. Employer said her job remained open. Commission found no dismissal occurred and dismissed her… Read more: Reception worker failed unfair dismissal claim after maternity leave absence
- Executive chef failed in claim of forced resignationExecutive chef failed in claim of forced resignation Brisbane. Chef on WorkCover for two years claimed bullying and lack of clarity forced resignation. Commission found… Read more: Executive chef failed in claim of forced resignation
- Speech pathologist forced resignation claim rejected by CommissionAdelaide. A speech pathologist claimed she was forced to resign after safety and workplace concerns were ignored. The Fair Work Commission found she resigned voluntarily… Read more: Speech pathologist forced resignation claim rejected by Commission
- Admin worker’s unfair dismissal claim dismissed after failure to attend conferenceSydney. The Fair Work Commission dismissed an unfair dismissal claim after the employee repeatedly failed to attend a conciliation conference or respond to directions. Where:… Read more: Admin worker’s unfair dismissal claim dismissed after failure to attend conference
- University worker unfair dismissal claim dismissed for being lateMelbourne. A university worker filed an unfair dismissal claim after the deadline. The Commission found no exceptional circumstances to allow an extension and dismissed the… Read more: University worker unfair dismissal claim dismissed for being late
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