unfair dismissal

Evening guys, Is there any value in joining a union if I'm not entitled to unfair dismissal claims to FWC (salary above the cut-off point and not covered by an award or EA)? Many thanks.

I'm not entirely sure if anybody can help me with this but I figured can't hurt to find out if its worth pursuing. I was employed for close to 6 years as a “independent contractor” although there was never any official contract between me or the company. I was made to go out and get a ABN and...

fairwork case coming up Unfair dismissal - not a single written warning Threatning phone calls Bullying Discrimination Pay issues every week after injury that will now be with me for life Negligence to medicle information provided Forced out of job Psych injuries What compensation is the...

Hello, My wife was recently let go from her cleaning job. We had organised with a friend to go on a Boat Cruise from the 18th of December. It was booked withing a day to reserve the great deal that our friend had gotten for us. My wife then asked for some time off (2 months notice). The time off...

Hi, I have been accuse at work by 6 women of harassment witch i didn't do I was hers manager i was making them work. they went to complain to the HR director on a Monday and on Tuesday I was fire for misconduct been take in the HR office with no say about my right or can have a support person...

Basically what happened is my hubby and I were given the opportunity to purchase the business he works for through vendor finance, using our house as collateral, and we had to come up with a deposit. They refused to provide business figures until we agreed to put up our house. So, we declined...

This supervisor is a bully and not fond of women working in mining. I was the new kid on the block so I was constantly being pulled into the office for petty things. I learnt to shrug it off. I never showed that I was annoyed. My 3 month review came and went and then I was called into office...

I was off sick and my state manager sent a text message saying it was urgent and tried calling me multiple times. I also had messages from a colleague saying she believes they are going to fire her and requested a meeting in 48hrs. I called my colleague and she stated that she received a letter...

A fellow colleague has been sacked and I feel he has grounds for unfair dismissal. We work in the disability sector. He was unwrapping unopened Christmas gifts the week after new year at the environment he works. There are 8 clients in this environment. One of the gifts was a T Shirt which he...

I have been dismissed for serious misconduct for theft allegations. I had in my possession an item that a fellow employee had told management I took with out permission I told him I'll be back with it. That I only need it for a short time. I did not leave the premises with the item but have been...