Latest Fair Work Commission

SME Law 28 May 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonPerth firm accused of bullying fired employee

A Perth firm has faced the Fair Work Commission to fight against bullying allegations made by a former employee.

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The Bar 28 May 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyNew vice president, 2 commissioners appointed to Fair Work Commission

A senior counsel has been named as the new vice president of the Fair Work Commission, while an additional two...

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SME Law 16 May 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonThe sole trader of a boutique firm was forced into an unfair dismissal...

The sole trader of a boutique firm was forced into an unfair dismissal fight with a man she was in a decades-long...

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Big Law 10 May 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonFired lawyer accuses boutique firm of kicking him out

A Melbourne lawyer alleged the owner of a boutique firm verbally abused him, locked him out of the office and then fired...

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Big Law 06 May 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonRegional lawyer who slept in office says she was forced to quit

Criminal charges, a Christmas Day fight with a neighbour, and concern about where she and her five cats would sleep...

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Big Law 24 April 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonFired Gadens employee given last chance to pursue unfair dismissal...

A former Gadens employee who has dragged her feet on unfair dismissal proceedings was warned that one more request for...

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Big Law 22 April 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonFair Work questions usefulness of non-compete clauses

The frequency of non-compete clauses and their use in pinning down former employees was examined by the Fair Work...

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Big Law 04 March 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonBoutique firm penalised for underpaying staff

A Bankstown law firm has been hit with pecuniary penalties after it failed to pay an employee the minimum wage.

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Big Law 13 February 2024 ByLauren CroftRight to Disconnect Bill could create ‘significant management issue...

A Right to Disconnect Bill recently passed the Senate – introducing a right for workers to disconnect once they are...

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Big Law 08 February 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonSydney lawyer fired after salary cut in half

A lawyer claimed she was fired the day after she called in sick for mental health distress by a director who regularly...

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