A worker has had his unfair dismissal claim thrown out because he took too long to file it in the Fair Work Commission. Industrial advocates say the case is a reminder that strict deadlines apply to unfair dismissal claims. Worker has…
A tradie accused of theft for borrowing a ladder to help his locked-out daughter has won his unfair dismissal claim and $19,400 compensation. The Fair Work Commission found the man's dismissal was "not unjust", but was also "harsh and unreasonable".…
An NDIS provider is facing court action after allegedly failing to pay unfair dismissal compensation to a former employee. The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced the legal action in the Federal Circuit and Family Court in Melbourne. NDIS provider in…
The Fair Work Commission has rejected a sex worker's unfair dismissal claim against a brothel. The worker claimed the company employed her as a casual employee and sacked her when she complained about health and safety. However, the Commission found…
A worker sacked for running over his boss's pet bird has been awarded more than $8,000 compensation. The Fair Work Commission found the employer unfairly dismissed the worker without a valid reason in addition to not providing any procedural fairness.…
A service station attendant sacked for having pink hair has won her unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission found her employer "set about" sacking her for having pink hair, in addition to allegedly sexually objectifying a male customer and…
A persistent and litigious Jewish Rabbi lodged the same unfair dismissal claim three separate times over eight years. His conduct has prompted the Fair Work Commission to remind workers they only have 21-days to make such claims. Rabbi lodges same…