Case Law - Employment Law Handbook (Page 6)

Case Law

Dismissal finding despite ‘heat of the moment’ resignation

Casual employee’s claim for unfair dismissal thrown out

Post-employment restraints found to be unreasonable

Confusion over award coverage of catering staff

Applying a zero-tolerance approach to drugs and alcohol

Procedural fairness still required in medical incapacity cases

Deregistration may not protect a director from liability

Accessorial liability for HR manager in adverse action proceedings

Considering the contract to determine relationship

When subtle hints aren’t enough

Bullying counterclaim tactic fail

Disciplinary action taken by the wrong person at the wrong time

$150,000 awarded to workplace sexual harassment victim

The relevance of prior criminal convictions

Dismissal for participation in rally deemed unfair