Employee’s excessive mobile phone use warranted dismissal
Doom-scrolling
A common issue faced by employers is when employees seem unable to detach themselves from their mobile phones when they should be working.
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termination of employment
FWC rejects constructive dismissal claim, finding the employment ended by “mutual agreement”
Mutually beneficial
For an employee to have access to the unfair dismissal jurisdiction, the Fair Work Commission must be satisfied that the employee was “dismissed” from their employment within the meaning of section 386(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
Read more...Tribunal finds employee’s refusal to undergo independent medical examination rendered dismissal fair
Check-up or check out
Where there are concerns about an employee’s capacity to work, it is prudent for employers to obtain medical advice confirming whether the employee can safely perform the inherent requirements of their role. This may include requiring the employee to undergo an independent medical examination.
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