Valid reasons for dismissal

Just in case you were wondering what can be a valid reason for dismissal, recent decisions of the Fair Work Commission demonstrate: Being rude to customers: Heggart v South Newcastle Rugby League Club [2013] FWC 4811. Failing to comply with workplace hygiene standards: Uoifalelahi v Teys Australia Southern Pty Ltd [2013] FWC 9560. Being persistently late for work: Riley v Go Electrical Pty Ltd [2014] FWC 1890. Forcing...

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Stress, shock and miscalculation all insufficient grounds for extension of time at the Fair Work Commission

The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has upheld a decision by Commissioner Gregory preventing an employee with a general protections claim against his former employer from filing his application one day late. Section 366 of the Fair Work Act requires an employee to file a general protections application at the Commission within 21 days after the dismissal took effect.  This also applies to applications for unfair dismissal remedy...

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