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Chicken run: sleepy poultry worker blamed for death of chickens after Melbourne Cup drinks – the importance of managing everyday performance
A poultry worker, who was sacked the morning after Melbourne Cup Day for allegedly being drunk and sleeping on the job, has won her unfair dismissal claim. After drinking wine during…
I will “cut your tongue out”: dismissal of mineworker who raised broken glass to co-worker’s throat upheld
I will “cut your tongue out”: dismissal of mineworker who raised broken glass to co-worker’s throat upheld The Fair Work Commission has rejected a “things are different on a mining…
“A catastrophic fall from grace”: sacking of doping and groping pilot underlines need to protect staff via thorough workplace investigations.
“A catastrophic fall from grace”: sacking of doping and groping pilot underlines need to protect staff via thorough workplace investigations The Fair Work Commission full bench has rejected a sacked…
Aggro manager uses LinkedIn as a tool of abuse – the importance of selecting employees who are the “right fit”.
Aggro manager uses LinkedIn as a tool of abuse – the importance of selecting employees who are the “right fit” The Fair Work Commission has refused to reverse the dismissal…
“Where is your facial hair policy?” Dispute over beard ends in dismissal, court and payout
A court has found that a driver sacked in part for coming to work with a half-shaved beard was unfairly dismissed and awarded him $6000 compensation. The transport company’s director…
“Toxic” husband and wife bully-fest ends in court: the importance of establishing a healthy workplace culture
A court has upheld a management consultancy’s sacking of a senior employee for her role in bullying her colleagues and creating a “toxic” work environment. It also found that they…
Sexist CEO offers employee “boob job”: a case of misguided leadership
The CEO of a US Sports Bar and Grill has fired a waitress for wearing a T-shirt instead of a bikini at work and offered to pay for a breast…
“Treated like a slave” – is it bullying or managing?
A senior public servant who alleged his manager treated him like a “slave” has failed to win anti-bullying orders, with the Fair Work Commission finding the management of his performance…
Pregnant employee with severe morning sickness – discrimination claims rejected by VCAT
Leave entitlements can be a tricky business for employers, particularly when the employee is an expectant mum – and, after a recent tribunal ruling, especially if the pregnant employee has…
