Industrial relations

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

Employee fired for confrontational behaviour during union meeting, fights dismissal decision

Employee fired for confrontational behaviour during union meeting, fights dismissal decision

Worker's threatening statements and bullying claims backfire in FWC case

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.

Employer loses unfair dismissal case over inadequate consultation

Employer loses unfair dismissal case over inadequate consultation

Case shows how procedural mistakes can invalidate otherwise legitimate redundancies

Employee exposes sham redundancy after discovering job advertised overseas

Employee exposes sham redundancy after discovering job advertised overseas

Worker uncovers evidence suggesting role transfer rather than genuine position elimination

Board fires managing director for going rogue and firing employees without approval

Board fires managing director for going rogue and firing employees without approval

Unauthorised staff dismissals lead to manager's downfall, FWC examines