An employer that sacked a worker for swearing at his colleagues has been ordered to reinstate him, with the Fair Work Commission finding a "plethora" of reasons made his dismissal unfair.
It's crucial for employers to seek a second opinion when relying on social media evidence to take disciplinary action over misuse of sick leave entitlements, a lawyer warns.
Two employers have been ordered to compensate workers they sacked for poor performance, after separate commissions found they mismanaged their respective processes.
An employee who repeatedly verbally abused his supervisor has failed to prove his dismissal was unfair, with the Fair Work Commission finding a workplace culture of swearing didn't excuse his conduct.
An employee "surprised" to find himself on a performance improvement plan has been given leave to appeal a finding he was fairly dismissed. Meanwhile, research links mental health to hours worked; an employer has been fined for bullying; the IT sector is set for major job redundancies; and more.
An employer that sacked an employee with multiple sclerosis for being unable to safely perform her role has been ordered to compensate her for unfair dismissal.
The Fair Work Commission this week upheld three employers' unfair dismissal appeals, involving terminations for alcohol breaches, misconduct and poor performance.
A full bench of the Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of a supervisor whose confrontation with a former subordinate resulted in a carpark altercation.
A host employer had every right to request a labour hire company remove a worker from its site, but the labour supplier was also right to push back against the decision, the Fair Work Commission has found.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
