Shane Koelmeyer

How to sack a worker for racism (according to Fair Work)

Shane Koelmeyer Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The Fair Work Commission has ruled an employee was fairly dismissed, after he made a series of racist and sexist comments to his colleagues.

Shane Koelmeyer Thursday, November 14, 2019

A recent unfair dismissal case shows how performance management can be a challenging process, especially when employees are working remotely.

Shane Koelmeyer Tuesday, October 8, 2019

A bottle shop attendant in Cairns was recently awarded compensation in excess of $39,000 after she was dismissed for being pregnant.

Shane Koelmeyer Wednesday, September 25, 2019

There have been a number of prosecutions this year that have resulted in workplace bullies being found to have breached their WH&S duties.

Shane Koelmeyer Tuesday, September 3, 2019

The Federal Court recently handed down a decision that is likely to have significant impacts on the accrual and taking of personal/carer’s leave.

Shane Koelmeyer Monday, August 5, 2019

The FWC has recently ordered the reinstatement of a dedicated pelican feeder, finding his dismissal was without valid reason and procedural fairness.

Shane Koelmeyer Monday, July 22, 2019

In a recent FWC case, a former technical service manager claimed he had been unfairly dismissed because his 'redundant' job was still required.

Shane Koelmeyer Monday, July 15, 2019

The FWC took the view the employee’s failures were not wilful or deliberate, but rather were “mistakes” from a lack of diligence.

Shane Koelmeyer Monday, June 17, 2019

A recent Fair Work Commission unfair dismissal ruling has highlighted why forcing an employee to resign doesn't protect a business from an appeal.

Shane Koelmeyer Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Employees who are incorrectly treated as independent contractors are entitled to claim certain benefits under workplace laws.