It was reasonable rather than "threatening" for an employer to raise the prospect of resignation with a worker who was struggling, a tribunal has ruled.
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An employee who offered to take unpaid leave or perform alternative duties until he could defend criminal allegations was not unfairly sacked, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A previously lenient response to incorrect mask-wearing didn't prevent an employer from later taking "firm and fair disciplinary action" against an employee, but her summary dismissal was nonetheless harsh, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
An employee's medical exemption from receiving a flu vaccination did not mitigate the risks she posed to other workers and vulnerable clients, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in rejecting her unfair dismissal claim.
Evidence that an employer thought a worker's overtime pay enquiry suggested "rot" would spread through the organisation has undermined its defence to an adverse action claim.
An employer has defended the way it managed a "high achiever", who suffered a psychological injury after behaviour issues were raised during a routine personal development meeting.
An employee who reacted strongly to complaints about his workplace behaviour was unfairly sacked when a warning would have sufficed, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
An employer accused of taking unlawful adverse action was "left without a leg to stand on" when a judge based her finding on a "suspicion" of conspiracy, the Federal Court has ruled in upholding its appeal.
An employer took a "narrow view" of the reasons why an employee resigned after she unwillingly appeared in a s-xualised workplace safety poster, a Fair Work Commission full bench has found.
As employees become increasingly litigious, adverse action claims show no signs of slowing down. Attend this webinar to ensure you have the most up-to-date knowledge of case law and risk mitigation tactics.
