The difference between unfair dismissal and general protections When dealing with dismissals, it's important to understand the difference between unfair dismissal and general protections. March 14, 2019 By Reef Admin Temination of employment, Unfair dismissal 0 Comment Read more >>>
Unfair dismissal claims against a small business If you're faced with an unfair dismissal claim, make sure you have the peace of mind of knowing you've complied with the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code. April 16, 2018 By Reef Admin Unfair dismissal 0 Comment Read more >>>
Keep calm and carry on: Don't make decisions based on emotion An agency has snatched defeat from the jaws of victor after making an emotional decision to dismiss an employee via text message, despite the employee already facing the prospect of redundancy. November 28, 2017 By Reef Admin Unfair dismissal 0 Comment Read more >>>
What's in a name? Unfair dismissal and the high-income threshold A recent Fair Work Commission case found that despite an employee earning a salary over the high-income threshold, an unfair dismissal claim could still be made. November 1, 2017 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act, Unfair dismissal 0 Comment Read more >>>
Taking a pregnant pause: Unlawful termination due to pregnancy A recent court decision found that a real estate agency unlawfully terminated an employee on the final day of her probation period because she was pregnant and had taken personal and annual leave. October 17, 2017 By Reef Admin Unfair dismissal 0 Comment Read more >>>
Social media mishaps: Regulating an employee's posts More and more, industrial tribunals are being called upon to consider the nexus between social media posts and an employee's work where the employee has been terminated by the employer. August 18, 2017 By Reef Admin Unfair dismissal 0 Comment Read more >>>
Probation completed: Can an employee claim unfair dismissal? Members are often confused about whether an employee is eligible to claim unfair dismissal if they are terminated following the completion of the agreed probation period. September 30, 2016 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act, Probation, Unfair dismissal 0 Comment Read more >>>