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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.…

Casual Employment
05 Jun 2026

Richards v Boatshed One Group Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1972

The Facts Mr Richards responded to a job ad for a Coxswain/Manager role at a Forster tourism business and started work in November 2025 before any written agreement was signed.…

Enterprise Agreements
05 Jun 2026

Application by Dame Pty Ltd

[2026] FWCA 1458

The Facts Dame Pty Ltd, a plumbing business, applied to the Fair Work Commission to approve a new enterprise agreement covering its employees for the period 2026 to 2030. The…

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…

Casual Employment
29 May 2026

Ulyanin v Hays Specialist Recruitment (Australia) Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1866

The Facts A casual labour-hire worker was removed from a client site after only three days, following a workplace safety complaint and an alleged verbal altercation with a co-worker. He…

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…

Enterprise Agreements
29 May 2026

Williams v Apple Pty Limited

[2026] FWC 1852

The Facts An Apple employee received a formal warning in July 2025 after an investigation found he had breached the company's Business Conduct policy on discrimination, harassment and bullying. After…

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…

Enterprise Agreements
29 May 2026

ALDI Foods Pty Ltd v Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association

[2026] FWCFB 134

The Facts ALDI sought approval of three new enterprise agreements covering over 6,000 employees at its stores and distribution centres in NSW/ACT, WA and Queensland. The Deputy President found the…

Enterprise Agreements
29 May 2026

ASU v Veolia Water Operations Pty Limited

[2026] FWC 1839

The Facts The ASU applied for a protected action ballot order so its members at Veolia Water Operations could vote on taking industrial action during enterprise bargaining. Veolia did not…

Casual Employment
29 May 2026

Kim v The Marlow Family Trust No 3

[2026] FWCFB 132

The Facts Mr Kim worked as a casual chef across several Sydney hotels run by the Marlow Family Trust, receiving rosters three weeks in advance with a mix of regular…

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…

General Protections
29 May 2026

Paraskeva v Karimbla Constructions Services (NSW) Pty Ltd

[2026] FWCFB 127

The Facts After being dismissed in August 2025, Ms Paraskeva first lodged an unfair dismissal claim, which was later dismissed for non-compliance with directions. She then discontinued that claim and…

General Protections
29 May 2026

Venville v Department of Justice and Community Safety

[2026] FWCFB 124

The Facts Mr Venville was dismissed and later lodged a general protections application about a month after the 21-day statutory deadline. He sought an extension of time, citing health issues…

Casual Employment
15 May 2026

Andriessen v National Workplace Safety Services Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1640

The Facts Mr Andriessen worked as a casual Field Technician for National Workplace Safety Services for about two years before being dismissed in December 2025. He lodged an unfair dismissal…

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