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For information only. The case summaries on this page are general background information and should not be relied on as legal or HR advice. Summaries can miss important legal detail and every situation has its own facts. Before taking any action based on what you read here, get independent advice from a qualified employment lawyer or HR professional.
Unfair Dismissal
05 Jun 2026

Benitez v Axis Corporate Health Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2074

The Facts Mr Benitez lived and worked in the Philippines, performing remote work for Australian company Axis Corporate Health from June 2022 until Axis ended the arrangement in December 2025.…

Unfair Dismissal
05 Jun 2026

Postans v CFD (2012) Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1969

The Facts Mrs Postans lodged an unfair dismissal claim in October 2025, but her own information showed she had been employed for less than six months. She also failed to…

Unfair Dismissal
29 May 2026

Moore v Bytewize Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1860

The Facts Gemma Moore resigned from Bytewize Pty Ltd on 7 October 2025, giving approximately 5.5 weeks' notice. The next day, the employer cut the notice period short and summarily…

Unfair Dismissal
29 May 2026

Iese v Bevchain Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1868

The Facts Ms Iese filed an unfair dismissal claim against Bevchain, which objected on the basis she was engaged through a labour hire firm and was not its employee. She…

Unfair Dismissal
29 May 2026

McTaggart v SME Investments (WA) Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1971

The Facts Ms McTaggart resigned from her employment with SME Investments on 11 December 2025 and later lodged an unfair dismissal claim on 27 March 2026, more than 100 days…

Unfair Dismissal
15 May 2026

Scott v Harris HMC

[2026] FWC 1723

The Facts Ms Scott was dismissed by Harris HMC on 2 March 2026 and filed her unfair dismissal application 23 days outside the 21-day statutory window. She claimed she had…

Unfair Dismissal
15 May 2026

Telfer v DPG Services Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1749

The Facts Ms Telfer was dismissed by DPG Services on 15 January 2026 but did not lodge her unfair dismissal application until 25 February 2026, about 20 days past the…

Unfair Dismissal
15 May 2026

Summerville v Sydney Zoo Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1739

The Facts Ms Summerville was made redundant from her Executive Assistant role at Sydney Zoo in December 2025. About a month later, the zoo advertised a new Office Administrator role,…

Unfair Dismissal
15 May 2026

Taylor v Department of Justice and Community Safety

[2026] FWCFB 106

The Facts A Victorian prison supervisor was demoted to a lower-classified Senior Prison Officer role and transferred to a different prison as a disciplinary outcome for misconduct. The Department argued…

Unfair Dismissal
11 May 2026

Palmer v Inspire Support Services Tas Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1615

The Facts An administration and rostering officer at a Tasmanian disability support provider emailed her employer proposing she stop working as a permanent employee and instead support some clients independently,…

Unfair Dismissal
11 May 2026

Kalamvokis v Zanardo & Rodriquez Sales & Service Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1686

The Facts Kayla Kalamvokis was made redundant from her Service Concierge role at a BMW dealership in January 2026. She lodged an unfair dismissal claim 13 days late, blaming a…

Unfair Dismissal
11 May 2026

Cooper v Envest Direct Agencies Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1625

The Facts Mary Cooper was made redundant from her Underwriter role on 1 December 2025 after her employer restructured and redistributed her duties to upskilled Agent Support staff. She lodged…

Unfair Dismissal
11 May 2026

Kalamvokis v Zanardo & Rodriquez Sales & Service Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1686

The Facts Kayla Kalamvokis was made redundant from her Service Concierge role at a BMW dealership in January 2026. She lodged an unfair dismissal claim 13 days late, blaming a…

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