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Firing
Employee theft suspected? New case reveals you must investigate before you can sack
An employer recently lost an unfair dismissal case on the grounds they failed to properly investigate an alleged theft.
Unfair dismissals rise by 2.5% as businesses look to settle claims
The number of unfair dismissal applications made under Fair Work Australia has only increased by 2.6% during the second half of 2011 according to new figures.
Employers warned to make policies clear as teacher wins $17,000 of compensation in swearing case
A teacher sacked for delivering a lesson on the various ways the 'f' word can be used in a sentence has been awarded almost $17,000 after Fair Work Australia ruled that his sacking was unjust.
THE LIGHTER SIDE: The business of reality TV
Need to wittle down your workforce? Take some advice from That Mitchell and Webb Look.
Another employee reports sacking by text
Another employee has complained of being sacked by text message, following a Fair Work Australia decision to award almost $10,000 to a former retail worker who was acquitted in the same manner.
THE LIGHTER SIDE: Past employees who pop in and say hello
Ever have past employees popping in to say hello to the old team? Is it as awkward as when The Office's David Brent turns up?
THE LIGHTER SIDE: Handling difficult situations
When it comes to letting people go, be upfront and honest.
Job ads fall 8.5% in March as unemployment fears mount
The number of jobs advertised in newspapers and on the internet fell 8.5% in March.
NEC and Qantas slash 240 jobs
About 100 research and development positions will be made redundant at technology group NEC.
