Unfair Dismissal & Termination Guide | Mapien

January 20, 2020

Effects of Cough Mixture Are No Excuse for Serious Misconduct

The Fair Work Commission decide the effects of non-prescription cough mixture are no excuse for serious misconduct. This important case demonstrates that employees can be summarily dismissed for being under the influence of legal drugs where that results in a significant safety risk.

September 20, 2019

Tribunal says medical incapacity justifies dismissal…just follow these rules

A recent case saw the Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’) find the dismissal of an injured employee who was unable to perform the inherent requirements of her job was not unfair.

August 26, 2019

No Award or Unfair Dismissal Rights for Private Practice GPs

The Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’) in the decision of Dr Vahid Sedighi Gourabi v Westgate Medical Centre [2019] FWC 1155 decided that a General Practitioner (‘GP’) working ...

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