Termination without tears

Unfair dismissal is the most common claim lodged with the Fair Work Commission, and the bar for getting a termination right has never been higher. “We had every right to let them go” isn’t a legal defence. This video gives Australian business owners and HR leaders a practical framework for terminating employment in a way that’s fair and legally sound.
Videos 3 September, 2026
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Termination without tears

What we’ll cover

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The real Unfair Dismissal test

Understand the Fair Work Act’s actual test for deciding if a dismissal was unfair.

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The rise in AI claims

How AI has made claims skyrocket, and how employers can be prepared.

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Fair vs Unfair Dismissal

How to know when a fair dismissal turns into an unfair one.

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A defensible exit

Turning a documented process into a termination decision that holds up in court.

Meet your presenters

Mark Stewart

Business Development Manager

Tuvini Apara Jayakody

Tuvini Jayakody

Workplace Relations Business Partner