“Counsel for the applicant submitted that there were no valid reasons for the applicant’s dismissal in that the respondent was…
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Compensation principles “In Brett Haigh v Bradken Resources Pty Ltd T/A Bradken 10 the Fair Work Commission said: [10] The frequently quoted case on…
A one off error of judgment, or act of negligence or carelessness, is not enough to constitute a valid reason…
The Fair Work Regulations define what is meant by serious misconduct, but do so in a very unsatisfactory way. Here…
What is the test of misconduct for the purposes of the dismissal of an employee? Here an extract from a…
One of the most important issues for the Fair Work Commission when deciding whether the termination of the employment of…
An employee who wilfully ignores complying with an employer’s lawful and reasonable instruction, or a valid policy, faces the risk…
“The relevance of the definition of “serious misconduct” in reg.1.07 to the matter is also, with respect, obscure. Section 12…
“The Explanatory Memorandum to the Fair Work Bill 2008 states the following in respect of s.389 at Item 1553: “Clause…
What is a valid reason for dismissal? Here is an extract from a decision of the Fair Work Commission in…
