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In calling out an employer for failing to consult an employee about her redundancy, the Fair Work Commission has stressed the importance of having "some form of 'keeping in touch' system" during parental leave.

Commissioner Benjamin Redford said maintaining contact, "even at a basic level", can avoid the "miscommunication or misapprehension" that occurred in this case.

The Hire A Hubby Pakenham office administrator claimed her dismissal in December last year was unfair, while the employer argued it was a genuine redundancy...