An ugly fight between the stars of Studio 10 resulted in the sacking of the show’s talented creator, Rob McKnight. Last week, McKnight settled an unfair dismissal claim with Network Ten. The settlement means the case won't go to court…
What do you do if your boss turns up to work drunk? And what do you do if you see him or her get behind the wheel of a car? It happened to Hayley Bond, so she decided to…
A factory worker sacked for calling his boss a 'backstabbing c--t' has won his unfair dismissal claim and $10,000 compensation. The Fair Work Commission described the dismissal as "disgraceful and grossly unfair". For some unknown reason, the employer waited three…
A school principal sacked for financial misconduct and nepotism has filed an unfair dismissal claim. Paul Thomson argues he is the victim of a malicious campaign by the school's Board. The Board sacked Mr Thomson, along with three other family…
An Adelaide Airport security worker has lost his unfair dismissal claim after being sacked for failing to properly screen passengers. Fair Work Commissioner Christopher Platt said CCTV footage showed Peter Zidov failing to focus on observing passengers walking through a…
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…
A company has copped a record $125,600 penalty after refusing to pay compensation to a sacked worker. The company unsuccessfully appealed the Federal Circuit Court decision, resulting in a staggering final bill of $163,163. Company cops record $125,600 penalty Paul…