Unfair Dismissals Australia

29/01/2015

A source of Australian industrial relations and discrimination information, specialising in unfair dismissal, s*xual harassment, racism, discrimination and breaches of workplace rights. For representation, call us on 1800 333 666.

27/01/2015

THINK Australia is not a racist country? Think again, says one local Aboriginal rights campaigner. While millions will celebrate Australia Day on Monday, for many the day has become filled with exc...

22/01/2015

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A source of Australian industrial relations and discrimination information, specialising in unfair dismissal, s*xual harassment, racism, discrimination and breaches of workplace rights. For representation, call us on 1800 333 666.

17/01/2015

We are very happy to announce our most recent unfair dismissal win at the Fair Work Commission. Our client Ms Adachi has been reinstated to employment with Qantas Airways Limited and partly comp

15/01/2015

Unfortunately if you have been employed for less than 6 months (or 12 months with a Small Business Employer), you are not eligible to lodge an Unfair Dismissal Claim. Do not give up hope though, you

13/01/2015

A source of Australian industrial relations and discrimination information, specialising in unfair dismissal, s*xual harassment, racism, discrimination and breaches of workplace rights. For representation, call us on 1800 333 666.

19/12/2014

A source of Australian industrial relations and discrimination information, specialising in unfair dismissal, s*xual harassment, racism, discrimination and breaches of workplace rights. For representation, call us on 1800 333 666.

08/12/2014

A source of Australian industrial relations and discrimination information, specialising in unfair dismissal, s*xual harassment, racism, discrimination and breaches of workplace rights. For representation, call us on 1800 333 666.

03/12/2014

A source of Australian industrial relations and discrimination information, specialising in unfair dismissal, s*xual harassment, racism, discrimination and breaches of workplace rights. For representation, call us on 1800 333 666.

26/11/2014

Different companies will have different policies on the use of social networking sites. The fact of the matter is, employees ARE being unfairly dismissed for posting certain comments or pictures on...

20/11/2014

After the Fair Work Commission discovered he was unfairly dismissed, a previous worker of a construction and engineering firm, John Holland, has been honored payment and full redundancy privileges.

30/10/2014

If you have been dismissed by the employer against whom you wish to bring a claim, your General Protections claim must be lodged within a very strict 21 day time limit. You can only obtain an extension to this time limit if you can satisfy the Fair Work Commission that there are exceptional circumstances warranting an extension of time. The time limit does not apply if you are still an employee but have been subject to other forms of adverse action.

General Protection Disputes

If you have been subjected to adverse action because you exercised a workplace right, you may have a General Protections claim. The General Protections legislation covers a broad range of disputes, and it can sometimes be difficult to establish without proper r... http://goo.gl/9hd0XT

23/10/2014

Conciliation is a very daunting process. Being forced to think on your feet & try to come to a negotiated settlement with a powerful employer can be difficult.

21/10/2014

Working out how much your claim is worth is a complicated process, and it won’t always be obvious when your claim is initially lodged.

How Much Money Can I Get?

Although most claims lodged in the areas of unfair dismissal, discrimination and s*xual harassment will settle prior to a hearing, sometimes an employer will refuse to make any offers, or the offer which they make is simply unacceptable.
Although most claims...

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17/10/2014

A common myth of unfair dismissal cases is that dismissal is only justified after “3 warnings and you’re out”. Whilst it may be in certain employers’ policies, this is not a legal rule.

Unfair dismissal laws in Australia commenced on June 30, 2009 under the Fair Work Act 2009. Since passage, there has been a significant increase in the number of claims filed with the Fair Work Commission. In 2008-2009, there were 7,994 complaints lodged against employers, while 2010-2011 there were…

09/10/2014

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29/09/2014

Unfair dismissal cases have very short time limits.
You cannot miss your deadline by even one day.

Definition of Unfair Dismissal Unfair dismissal is a term in labour law to describe an act of employment termination without good reason, or contrary to the ...

09/09/2014

We were featured in The Morning Bulletin.

CLIVE Palmer faces an unfair dismissal claim from a former employee at his Sunshine Coast resort.

30/07/2014

Fair or Unfair Fair Work Decision?

After the Fair Work Commission discovered he was unfairly dismissed, a previous worker of a construction and engineering firm, John Holland, has been honored payment and full redundancy privileges.

30/06/2014

Bullying in the workplace is recognised, in Australia, as a health and safety issue and has been defined, in general, as “repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers, that creates a risk to health and safety” (Australian Government Productivity Commission, 2010,…

20/06/2014

We Are the Nation's Top Non Lawyer Workplace Representatives Serving All States in Australia. Call T

20/06/2014

An unfair dismissal can be a devastating experience, leaving you feeling gutted and powerless. Employers can give a variety of reasons for the dismissal of an employee. In some circumstances they do not give any reason. Call and talk to us. We can help!