Tag: Adverse Action

Employee sues for $780k after alleged breach of right to disconnect

The first public test of the right to disconnect legislation is drawing close attention from business leaders – particularly with small businesses set to come under the new rules from August 2025.

Court case reaffirms difficulties of multiple decision-makers in dismissal cases

A recent Federal Court ruling underscores the risks employers face when multiple decision-makers are involved in dismissal processes.

Employer pays over $200,000 for poorly managed performance improvement plan

Getting performance improvement plans wrong can cost your business, as this recent Federal Court decision shows.

Firing employees in their probation period

A new decision sheds light on how HR should approach dismissing employees during the probationary period. Including the risk of adverse action if a reason is not given and documented.