Touchy co-worker dismissed for inappropriate touching in the workplace
A recent case in the Fair Work Commission found an employee who continuously touched a female co-worker was fairly dismissed despite the co-worker not telling him to stop.
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Employee holding multiple jobs with single employer not able to combine hours for overtime entitlements
A recent case in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia found an employee working in two positions for the same employer could not combine the hours of the two positions to determine overtime and other entitlements.
Fighting employee lost the fight to win back job
A recent case in the Fair Work Commission has found a dismissed employee claiming he used “self-defence” was not unfairly dismissed due to his employer’s workplace policies that prohibited fighting.
Full Bench decides against established authority in ruling a termination refers to the cessation of the employment relationship and not the employment contract
A recent case in the Fair Work Commission Full Bench found that termination at the employer’s initiative refers to termination of the employment relationship and not the employment contract.
“Extremely foolish” training method a valid reason for dismissal
A recent case in the Fair Work Commission has found an employee was not unfairly dismissed as despite his conduct being in line with “local practice” it was still “extremely hazardous”.