An Italian-born chef dismissed after repeatedly refusing a customer request to add pineapple on pizza failed to have his unfair dismissal claim heard after filing 28 days late. The Fair Work Commission found no exceptional circumstances to extend the 21-day deadline and dismissed his application.
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An email from Skydance offering a 'one-time' buyout to Network Ten employees has left staff confused and the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance investigating whether the approach breaches the Fair Work Act. Few employees have accepted the offer so far, and industry peers including Seven, Nine and News Corp are also moving on cost cuts and restructures.
An anonymous learning support assistant reports about 20 per cent of rostered assistants are on sick or personal leave each day, forcing remaining staff to cover extra duties and raising concerns about funding and burnout. Unions, speaking to principals and lobbying local members are among the practical options offered by an education researcher.
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