“WorkChoices 2.0”: Furor as Coalition backbenchers call for SME unfair dismissal exemption Politics Matthew Elmas 13 August 2019 Political rhetoric on proposed changes to workplace laws is ramping up amid reports Coalition MPs want SMEs exempted from unfair dismissal laws.
“Not working”: Fair dismissal code reforms target go-away money cases Legal Matthew Elmas 6 August 2019 Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell has recommended a raft of changes to the controversial Small Business Fair Dismissal Code.
Long-time pelican feeder sacked after a heated confrontation wins unfair dismissal case Legal Shane Koelmeyer 5 August 2019 The FWC has recently ordered the reinstatement of a dedicated pelican feeder, finding his dismissal was without valid reason and procedural fairness.
Why forcing an employee to resign won’t protect you from unfair dismissal Legal Shane Koelmeyer 17 June 2019 A recent Fair Work Commission unfair dismissal ruling has highlighted why forcing an employee to resign doesn't protect a business from an appeal.
Fair Work docks compensation for unfairly dismissed employee by $10,000 because business was making a loss Legal Dominic Powell 20 September 2018 An Indian restaurant in Sydney will pay a lower rate of compensation to a former employee following this unfair dismissal case.
Sacked worker wins $10,000 compensation despite using “grossly vulgar” language at work Legal Shane Koelmeyer 6 August 2018 The Fair Work Commission has ordered a small business pay a worker $10,000 as a result of a “disgraceful and grossly unfair” dismissal process.
Fair Work Commission pledges better systems for SMEs in wake of Billson report, but business leaders say “much more” to be done Legal Dominic Powell 31 July 2018 The Fair Work Commission has responded to a report into unfair dismissal changes for SMEs by agreeing to simplify, and improve access to, the system.
