Can an Employer Dismiss a Probationer Without a Written Warning or Performance Improvement Plan?
The Industrial Court upheld a probationer’s dismissal despite no written warning or formal PIP. The training, assessment and evidence explain why.
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Removed as a Company Director—Does That Also Mean You Have Lost Your Job?
Does removing a director also end their employment? The Federal Court explains why board membership, shareholding and employment rights remain distinct.
Can Your Employer Retrench You Because Its Parent Company Is Losing Money?
Can group losses justify retrenchment? A Court of Appeal decision examines the employer’s financial evidence, selection criteria and alternatives.