In a decision that demonstrates why all employers should have written employment contracts in place, the Federal Circuit Court has awarded six months’ salary to a General Manger who was terminated after just 13 months service with his employer. In the case of Miller v Sunland Park Pty Ltd & Hutchens, the Court heard that […]
In the recent case of Pearson v Linfox Australia Pty Ltd, the Fair Work Commission held that the employee’s dismissal was not harsh, unjust or reasonable, given the string of evidence relating to the employee’s failure to follow company policies and procedures, including his resistance to signing the company social media policy. The employee had […]
A recent decision by the Federal Circuit Court of Australia has highlighted the significant financial risk to employers where it can be argued that the employer has essentially condoned sexual harassment in the workplace. In the case of Alexander v Cappello & Vekiarellis, Judge Driver heard that the employee had been employed by the employer […]