A private school teacher sacked for hugging a student claims he was unfairly dismissed. The man also downloaded porn on his work computer, in breach of the college's policies. However, he claims the school breached the Fair Work Act and…
A BHP worker sacked for twice pooing publicly at a mine site has lost his unfair dismissal claim. Fair Work Commission deputy president Abbey Beaumont described the worker's behaviour as "inexcusable". As a result, she found BHP had a valid…
Can my boss make me perform other duties while I'm on Jobkeeper? The short answer is - yes, within reason. The case of the pastry chef A pastry chef receiving JobKeeper was forced to resign after refusing a different role…
A prison guard has lost his unfair dismissal case after being sacked for using excessive force while tackling an inmate. The Fair Work Commission rejected the guard's suggestion that he was acting in self-defence. Prison guard loses unfair dismissal Adam…
The national minimum wage increased by $13 a week today, however, its implementation will be staggered. Group one awards will receive the increase today, group two from 1 November and group three from 1 February 2021. National minimum wage increases…
The minimum wage will increase by $13 a week, boosting the pay packets of 2.2 million Australians. The Fair Work Commission decided to lift the minimum wage, however the increases will come into effect in different industries over time. Minimum…
Two cleaners have lost their unfair dismissal claim after being sacked for 'time theft'. The pair are among a group of cleaners sacked for spending extended periods of time sitting in a tea room, instead of working. Cleaners spent significant…
A BP worker sacked for posting a Hitler parody video has won his unfair dismissal claim and his job back. BP appealed the Fair Work Commission decision in the Federal Court, however, the court rejected the appeal. BP worker wins…
A worker has lost her claim to keep her annual leave while on the JobKeeper wage subsidy. The woman works for Village Roadshow Theme Parks, who asked her to take annual leave during the coronavirus stand-down. However, she argued that…
A number of leading law firms want changes made to the Fair Work Act so they can cut employee costs. Thirteen firms have applied to the Fair Work Commission for significant changes to the Legal Services Award. They include the ability…
