Industrial relations

Employee loses job after ignoring direct orders to stop safety action

Employee loses job after ignoring direct orders to stop safety action

Worker believed he was protecting colleagues but FWC finds dismissal was justified

Job offer withdrawn after worker requests disability accommodations

Job offer withdrawn after worker requests disability accommodations

FWC clarifies when dismissal protections actually apply

Worker challenges fixed-term contract claiming permanent employment was promised

Worker challenges fixed-term contract claiming permanent employment was promised

NSW Commission examines whether informal assurances can override written contract terms

Contract dispute exposes risks of vague performance-based payment term

Contract dispute exposes risks of vague performance-based payment term

Worker successfully claims quarterly bonuses after employer couldn't prove KPI requirements existed

Unplugged: Surprise impact of right to disconnect

Unplugged: Surprise impact of right to disconnect

Research suggests the change increases engagement and productivity, but employer groups warn it's too early to tell.

Worker fired via brutal text message for back injury takes case to FWC

Worker fired via brutal text message for back injury takes case to FWC

Manager's harsh response to sick leave sparks heated unfair dismissal dispute