employment termination Articles
Unfair Dismissal: “Harsh, Unjust, Unreasonable” – Various Considerations
March 19th, 2015 by | Employment
The following sets out some considerations for both employers and employees when considering what constitutes a “harsh, unjust or unreasonable” dismissal. Consideration of unfair dismissal applications is determined according to the principle of “a fair go all round” – Fair Work Act 2009 (“FWA”), s. 381 (2) Section 387 FWA states: “In considering whether it… Read more »
Compensation for Employment Unfair Dismissal
March 12th, 2014 by | Court Disputes, Employment
If an employee is found to have been unfairly dismissed, the Fair Work Act 2009 empowers the Fair Work Commission to award compensation, if reinstatement is inappropriate (as it almost always is) and if compensation is appropriate in the circumstances. The maximum amount is set as the highest amount earned or which the dismissed employee… Read more »
