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Redundancy, Unfair Dismissals

September 6 2026

Workplace Recording Rights: Key Lessons from Martin Stoddard’s Unfair Dismissal Case

A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission found a truck driver's dismissal to be unfair despite acknowledging he engaged in misconduct by secretly recording colleagues on his smart watch. Martin ...

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Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, Unfair Dismissals

November 9 2025

dnata’s $36K Compensation Signals a Shift in Workplace Compliance – The Sewell Case Explained

A recent decision by Deputy President Abbey Beaumont found that air services provider dnata's mishandling of a sexual harassment complaint directly forced a university student's resignation, resultin ...

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Employee Rights, Employment Law, News, Unfair Dismissals

October 20 2025

HELENSBURG COAL PTY LTD v NEIL BARTLEY ETC 

Landmark High Court Decision Reshapes Employer Obligations in Redundancy Cases During the economic downturn triggered by the COVID 19 pandemic in 2020, Helensburgh Coal experienced a substantial d ...

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Employee Rights, Employment Law, Fairwork Australia, Unfair Dismissals

August 18 2025

Understanding the Thongkhamchanh Application (UC2025/1) – Landmark Unfair Contract Term Case

Somphong (Em) Thongkhamchanh initiated the first application under Australia's Fair Work Act's new unfair contracts jurisdiction (Section 536ND) in January 2025. This case, designated as UC2025/1, is ...

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Employment Law, Fairwork Australia, Unfair Dismissals

July 30 2025

Workclaims Australia Comprehensive Win for Fairness in Redundancy: Adams v Diamond Beach Holdings Pty Ltd Trading as Therapy Care

In the landmark case of Adams v Diamond Beach Holdings Pty Ltd Trading as Therapy Care (U2024/14017), the Fair Work Commission (FWC) delivered a significant ruling that underscores the importance of ...

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Compliance, Policies and Procedures, Employment Law, Redundancy, Unfair Dismissals

August 22 2024

When Social Media Posts Can Cost You, Your Job:  Legal Perspective

Social media platforms have become an integral part of our lives.  It is critical to understand the potential consequences of our online activities, particularly when it concerns your employment. Th ...

Statue Of Lady Justice On Book News

News, Unfair Dismissals

February 23 2023

WORKER FIRED FOR NAPPING ON THE JOB WINS UNFAIR DISMISSAL DUE TO LACK OF PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS

A recent decision by Deputy President Gerard Boyce found an employee’s dismissal to be harsh, unjust and unreasonable even though he also found the employer had a valid reason t ...

Statue Of Lady Justice On Book News

News, Unfair Dismissals

February 3 2023

Railway Labourer of 39 years reinstated after dismissal.

In December last year Commissioner Simpson found the dismissal of Mr. Trevor Purves to be ‘’harsh” and ordered his employer Queensland Rail Transit Authority to reinstate him as well ...

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