Fair Work Commission news

Long serving employee disputes firing after failing multiple performance improvement plans

Long serving employee disputes firing after failing multiple performance improvement plans

Worker argues assessment process was biased despite year-long support and intervention

Worker removed from systems and paid out but employer denies termination

Worker removed from systems and paid out but employer denies termination

Communication concerns lead to paid leave and subsequent employment status dispute

Worker challenges dismissal after occupational assessment reveals physical limitations

Worker challenges dismissal after occupational assessment reveals physical limitations

Fitness assessment reveals limitations creating burden on worker’s colleagues

Employee found unconscious at work fired for refusing to take drug test

Employee found unconscious at work fired for refusing to take drug test

Worker challenges termination, claims over-the-counter medication caused collapse but won't specify substances

Penalty and overtime rates protection bill criticised by employers

Penalty and overtime rates protection bill criticised by employers

Employers slam the proposal as 'badly drafted legislation'