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A government worker has admitted to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission that he dragged his employer through over a year’s worth of unfair dismissal proceedings as a “big f**k you.” The government department was forced to foot the bill for its legal team’s travel and accommodation costs for the court case in Cairns, which the […]

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Unfair Dismissal Revenge: Worker’s ‘big f**k you’ to Employer

January 29, 2026 Gary Pinchen

Court Finds Accidental Confidentiality Breach was Still Misconduct

January 27, 2026 Gary Pinchen

A Queensland nurse has lost her legal battle to overturn a demotion after being found guilty of misconduct for accidentally emailing confidential information to her personal email. The Industrial Court…

When DEI Backfires: Dismissed After Gender Equity Pay Cut

January 26, 2026 Gary Pinchen

The Fair Work Commission has ruled that a pay cut given to two men so their employer could ensure gender pay equity amounted to dismissal. In their Fair Work general…

Dismissed for Racism: The Scandals that Ended Careers in 2025

December 23, 2025 Gary Pinchen

Every year, there are countless news stories about employees that have been dismissed for racism. In this article, we look at five of the most shocking, viral or unusual cases…

EY Partner on $1.35m Learns The Hard Way: Dismissal Over Bar Scuffle Justified

December 11, 2025 Gary Pinchen

An EY partner who earned over $1.35 million per year has had his termination of employment challenge thrown out by an ACT court. The partner had been charged with assault…

‘If I kill myself it’s on you’: $33k payout for constructive dismissal

December 8, 2025 Gary Pinchen

A “difficult” and “irrational” Services Australia worker has successfully argued his resignation was a constructive dismissal, walking away with over $33,000 at the Fair Work Commission. The high-performing senior project…

‘Poor English’ Worker Reinstated After Fair Work Ruling Translated Into Rohingya

November 26, 2025 Gary Pinchen

The Fair Work Commission has made a serious statement to ensure migrant workers understand their rights by translating a recent unfair dismissal claim ruling into the Rohingya language. The translation…

Uber Driver Accused of Masturbating Wins Fair Work Unfair Deactivation Claim

November 20, 2025 Gary Pinchen

A Melbourne ride share driver booted from the Uber Driver app for allegedly masturbating has won his Fair Work unfair deactivation claim. The Fair Work Commission found that Uber had…

Worker’s ‘Hopeless’ ChatGPT Advice Tanks General Protections Claim

November 19, 2025 Gary Pinchen

If you’re thinking about asking ChatGPT for legal advice about your general protections or unfair dismissal claim, be warned. The Fair Work Commission recently threw out the claim of a…

Dismissed worker wins $25K after employer demanded husband’s medical clearance

November 11, 2025 Gary Pinchen

A dismissed customer service employee has won $25,000 after the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission found she was unlawfully discriminated against for being a carer. The worker was caring for her…

‘Forced to quit’: Melbourne worker wins $27K for constructive dismissal

November 11, 2025 Gary Pinchen

A Melbourne worker has walked away with over $27,000 after the Fair Work Commission ruled she had been constructively dismissed. The worker argued she had been forced to resign because…

Meth bong in oven? You’re dismissed. Boozy lunch? Here’s $64K

November 10, 2025 Gary Pinchen

A Sydney office worker unfairly dismissed for refusing a drug and alcohol test after a “boozy” four-hour lunch has won over $64,000 at the Fair Work Commission. The worker had…

Dismissed for Mental Health: Singing Bus Driver, Satanic Teacher & More

October 21, 2025 Gary Pinchen

Dismissed for mental health or for simply being different? In this article, we’ll cover some of the most interesting recent cases of mental health issues in the workplace. This includes…

4 Racist Workplace Scandals: From ‘Helga’ to $99K Airline Abuse Payout

October 7, 2025 Gary Pinchen

If you’re racist at work to colleagues, customers or your boss, you can expect to face disciplinary action or even dismissal. In this article, we’ll look at four recent stories…

Summary Dismissal: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Instant Termination in Australian Labour Law

October 6, 2025 Gary Pinchen

When an employee’s journey with an organisation ends, it is usually accompanied by a period of notice, often paid out, allowing both parties a reasonable transition. However, there is one…

From Suicide Attempt To Dismissal: Abandonment Of Employment Defined Harshly

September 30, 2025 Gary Pinchen

The Fair Work Commission has ruled that a Melbourne admin worker absent from work for two months following a suicide attempt had abandoned her employment. The worker, who had not…

Boss Pays The Price: $50K For Dismissal Via Text

September 17, 2025 Gary Pinchen

Being dismissed via a text message is one of the harshest ways to get your marching orders. And it’s a callous act that often sees employers severely punished by the…

A Guide to Understanding Summary Dismissal

September 12, 2025 Gary Pinchen

Facing a sudden and immediate dismissal from your job can be a shock. In some cases, it can be known as summary dismissal. This is the case when an employer…

Establishing Employment Status for an Anglican Priest in Queensland: A Legal Analysis for an Unfair Dismissal Claim – Part 3

September 12, 2025 Gary Pinchen

Following the analysis of the ‘spiritual office’ defence and objective evidence in the previous parts, this section synthesizes the argument by focusing on the most potent evidence: the Diocese’s own…

Establishing Employment Status for an Anglican Priest in Queensland: A Legal Analysis for an Unfair Dismissal Claim – Part 2

September 10, 2025 Gary Pinchen

Building upon the legal framework established in Part 1, this section addresses the primary defence likely to be raised by the Diocese: that the priest holds a “spiritual office” and…

Establishing Employment Status for an Anglican Priest in Queensland: A Legal Analysis for an Unfair Dismissal Claim – Part 1

September 8, 2025 Gary Pinchen

This section begins by exploring the legal foundations for an Anglican priest’s unfair dismissal claim in Queensland, Australia. It outlines how the Fair Work Act 2009 grants statutory rights to…

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