Industrial Relations Court of Australia case law
Judgments from the Industrial Relations Court of Australia with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Unlawful Termination: Employer Must Provide Review Opportunity
A worker's job was ended because they didn't sell enough products as expected by their company. However, the company failed to follow a proper process before ending the employment, which led to the Industrial Relations Court ruling in favour of the worker and ordering the employer to pay compensation.
Claimant's Unlawful Termination Claim Dismissed by IRCA
An employee claimed he was unlawfully terminated when his employer refused to pay him for non-existent leave. However, the Industrial Relations Court found that the employee had abandoned his job and dismissed his case.
Employee Awarded Compensation for Unfair Redundancy Dismissal
An employee was unfairly dismissed from their job through redundancy without proper notice or consultation. The court ruled that this was unfair and awarded compensation to the worker due to the lack of reasonable procedures followed by the employer.
Claimant wins compensation for unlawful termination from employer
A worker successfully sued their employer for unfair dismissal in the Industrial Relations Court of Australia. The employer failed to provide a valid reason or fair process when terminating the employee's position, resulting in a small compensation payment.
Claimant awarded compensation for unlawful termination by employer
A worker's employment was unlawfully ended by her employer without giving her a chance to respond to any concerns raised. The court ruled that this was unfair, and the worker received six months' worth of pay as compensation.
Industrial Relations Court Awards Gross Earnings as Unlawful Dismissal Damages
In this case, the Industrial Relations Court of Australia ruled that an employer must pay damages for wrongful termination based on gross earnings rather than net income after tax. No costs were ordered in favour of either party.
Nurse Reinstated After Termination: Key Legal Ruling
A charge a person was terminated for failing to comply with directions and warnings. The court ruled that the employer failed to prove it was impractical to reappoint her, leading to her reinstatement and an award for lost remuneration.