Adverse Action Archives - Dismissals 'R' Us

Can I be sacked for contracting coronavirus and getting sick?

March 23, 2020
Supportah
Adverse Action, Coronavirus, General Protections, Healthcare

Can I be sacked for contracting coronavirus is a question being asked by many Australian workers. And the answer is no, according to employment lawyer Charlotte Campbell from Dismissals 'R' Us. "You cannot be sacked for getting sick, including contracting…

Bottle shop worker awarded $39,000 after being sacked for being pregnant

November 7, 2019
IR Claims
Adverse Action, Discrimination, Drugs and Alcohol, General Protections, Leave

A bottle shop worker sacked for being pregnant has won her unfair dismissal claim and $39,000 compensation. The Federal Circuit Court found the employer waived their right to be heard by failing to appear or present any defence. 'Bad look'…