Archive for February 2024

When an employee behaves inappropriately, a quick termination may seem like a no-brainer. However, acting hastily can result in a finding of unfair dismissal if a proper process and procedural fairness is not adhered to.   Recently, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that the sacking of bar attendant to be unfair after being dismissed from…

Earlier this month, it was confirmed that both Houses of Parliament passed the second tranche of amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) under the Albanese Government’s Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill), with amendments as proposed by the Senate last week.    We will update our Fair Work Amendment ‘Closing Loopholes’…