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Case Law

Lecturer dismissed for sexual harassment of student loses unfair dismissal claim

Inadequate breastfeeding facilities leads to discrimination finding and significant damages payout

Employee dismissed for breach of drugs and alcohol policy ordered to be reinstated

High Court refuses SafeWork NSW’s bid to appeal in crystalline silica case

Disabling safety systems opens the door to injury

Serious breach of safety procedures found to be valid reason for dismissal

Worker injured while working from home found to be entitled to workers’ compensation

Meat processing business fails in its bid to have conviction overturned

Work trial leaves unwanted lasting impression on worker

Company fails in its attempt to ‘blame’ employee for workplace incident

Logistics business runs into trouble after failing to maintain safety systems

Failure to take a drug and alcohol test leads to valid dismissal

New site created new risks for manufacturer

Low-cost controls neglected at high cost to water tank repair employee

Employee fails to prove his employer required unreasonable additional hours