Managing Injured Employees - A Guide for Employers | Events

FWC finds summary dismissal not warranted despite employee’s misconduct

A not-so serious problem

In the recent unfair dismissal decision of Carmody v Bureau Veritas Minerals Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 259, the FWC has clarified what will (or will not) constitute ‘serious misconduct’ warranting summary dismissal in the context of managing employee performance.

March 13, 2025

Blogs

Employer ordered to pay damages for unlawful discrimination of employee with breastfeeding responsibilities

Let’s assess the damage

In October 2023, we reported on a decision of the Australian Capital Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal that found an employer had unlawfully discriminated against an employee because of her breastfeeding responsibilities. The Tribunal has now handed down its decision in relation to the remedies flowing from that contravention.

March 3, 2025

Blogs

FWC finds that employer dismissed employee who refused to sign new employment contract

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In its simplest form, an employment contract is a legally enforceable document between two parties where there is an offer and acceptance to be bound by its terms and conditions. Where an employment contract has been signed, it cannot be unilaterally changed by one of the parties – there must be agreement by both parties.

January 22, 2025

Let’s assess the damage: Key takeaways from the High Court decision of Elisha v Vision Australia [2024] HCA 50

Last year, the High Court of Australia handed down the landmark decision of Elisha v Vision Australia [2024] HCA 50 in which it found that an employee could recover damages for psychiatric injury for a breach of contract.

March 24, 2025

Events

"Bejewelled" - Hosting and surviving work social functions

Many employees are excited about upcoming Christmas parties and end of year functions. However, increasingly complex employment laws and the rise in work-related complaints are causing employers to carefully think about hosting such events.

October 9, 2024

Events

“Bad Blood” - Adverse Action and Unfair Dismissal

In the wake of challenging economic circumstances and increasing episodes of poor employee behaviour, employers may be required to make difficult, but necessary, decisions in relation to its workforce.

August 8, 2024

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