Unfair Dismissal Outcomes

The Fair Work Commission can apply one of three potential orders when deciding the outcome of an unfair dismissal claim.

Why you should engage Cooper Green Lawyers?

Why engage legal representation is often a question asked by our clients at our free consultation. This article outlines the six key reasons to consider when looking to engage Cooper Green Lawyers for any employment law matter including but not limited to unfair dismissal, general protection and discrimination.

What is unfair dismissal?

Understanding the criteria required by the Fair Work Commission is the first step in navigating a successful unfair dismissal claim.

Longstanding Unpaid Wage Dispute Ends

As the Federal Court heralds the end of a longstanding wages dispute, over 4,000 Queensland apprentices emerge victorious, claiming up to $70 million in underpayments owed by their employers.

Employee Unfairly Dismissed Despite Resignation

Not all resignations are given freely. In fact, in this case the Applicant was not treated fairly, which is when unfair dismissal was considered.

Employee Injured Outside Work Successfully Claims Workcover

An employee’s participation in recreational cricket outside their workplace was sufficiently connected to his employment so as to give rise to an entitlement to workers’ compensation, an Australian tribunal has found.