Case Law - Employment Law Handbook (Page 22)

Case Law

Demoting an employee will not always result in unfair dismissal

Good faith bargaining does not require a face-to-face meeting

Making employees redundant while on parental leave

Unfair dismissal claim allowed after company found not to be a small business employer

Consider employees’ circumstances when determining whether alternative employment is acceptable

Failure to comply with a lawful and reasonable direction results in dismissal

Signed terms of settlement not always required for settlement to be binding

Redundancy pay varied due to offer of alternative employment

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