Australian Government Fair Work Ombudsman – Resolving issues, disputes and dismissals

Industrial action

Types of industrial action

Industrial action can be taken by employees or employers.

Employees may go on strike (refusing to attend or perform work) or impose work bans (refusing to perform one or more of their normal duties).

Employers may lock out their employees (refusing to allow them to work)
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Australian Government Fair Work Ombudsman – Dismissal, termination & redundancy

Dismissal & termination of employment

A person has been dismissed from their employment when:

• their employment has been terminated at the initiative of the employer, or
• they have resigned their employment but the resignation was forced by the conduct, or a course of conduct, by the employer.

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Australian Government Fair Work Ombudsman – Managing under performance

Working at best practice

Employers who work at best practice benefit from motivated staff that are performing at their best. These employers also understand that when issues concerning underperformance are not addressed and managed both appropriately and sensitively, it can lead to unhealthy and unproductive outcomes that may affect the entire workplace.
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