James Cook University unlawfully dismissed a controversial climate scientist, the Federal Circuit Court has ruled. The professor had criticised scientific research about the impact of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef. However, Judge Salvatore Vasta pointed out the case…
The ABC is under pressure to release details of a secret settlement it made with sacked CEO Michelle Guthrie. Guthrie dropped her legal action in the Federal Court against the public broadcaster for unlawful dismissal as a result of the…
How much money can you make it you're unfairly dismissed from employment? New Fair Work Commission figures show the vast majority of workers receive between $2,000 and $6,000. However, 13 people received more than $100,000 as a result of unfair…
A disability carer has lost his unfair dismissal claim after being sacked for misconduct, including washing a client’s bottom with a broom. Burn Group House in the ACT suspended Clinton Dahler after a number of allegations about his conduct. For…
Workers who have been unfairly dismissed are losing thousands of dollars in compensation by making the wrong claim. Industrial Relations Claims advises workers to seek urgent expert advice as soon as they have been dismissed from employment. IR Claims Litigation…
