Case Law - Employment Law Handbook (Page 22)

Case Law

High Court rules on sham independent contracting arrangements

Informing employees when prior service will not be recognised in a transfer of business

Broad interpretation of an employee’s workplace rights

Obesity can be valid grounds for termination

Racist remarks may result in unlawful discrimination

Unfriending someone on Facebook could constitute bullying

Rise in general protections personal liability claims

Your redeployment obligations when you have associated entities

Distinguishing between an employee and an independent contractor

Tax-evading employees prohibited from proving their employment debts in employer’s liquidation

Dismissal due to illegal employment relationship

Domestic violence victim awarded compensation following dismissal

Denying father’s parental leave results in penalties

Workplace culture affects ability to dismiss employee

Payment of a discretionary bonus may not be discretionary