Fair Work Commission news

Can 'provocation' be used as a defence in a workplace altercation?

Can 'provocation' be used as a defence in a workplace altercation?

Worker argues unfair dismissal amid allegations of altercation against co-workers

Should an employer's religious views influence a dismissal decision?

Should an employer's religious views influence a dismissal decision?

Worker says she was fired over COVID-19 vaccination

Unjust? Workplace gossip leads to dismissal

Unjust? Workplace gossip leads to dismissal

Employer spoke negatively about worker to long-term client

Fair Work examines dismissal email to determine termination date

Fair Work examines dismissal email to determine termination date

Case underscores importance of 'clear and unambiguous terms' in notice

'Frustrated' worker blames 'understaffing' for aggressive behaviour

'Frustrated' worker blames 'understaffing' for aggressive behaviour

It's unfair to have 'standards expected of angels' without support, says FWC in unfair dismissal case