The decision to reject a worker’s request was deemed “fair and reasonable” in a case that could foreshadow an end to the widespread shift towards working from home.
The Religious Discrimination Bill looks to maintain the Liberal government’s pledge of protecting religious beliefs from discrimination by filling a perceived gap in federal anti-discrimination laws.
More than 50 workers at Country Road’s distribution centre in Melbourne have begun an indefinite strike, calling for a 4% pay increase in the lead up to Christmas.
Given the serious nature of matters such as dismissals, employers should, as far as reasonably practicable, communicate such matters in person to ensure there is no confusion.
The Fair Work Commission was required to consider an unfair dismissal application of an employee who was dismissed after she was requested to return to full-time work hours.
Employment lawyers say a decision on Monday to uphold the dismissal of an aged care worker who refused to get the flu shot last year should provide some reassurance to employers.