Sacking a managing director for serious misconduct

Without proper legal guidance, sacking a managing director of a company for serious misconduct can be a very risky business, particularly if the person is litigious, dishonest, or vexatious, or if they seek to hinder further investigation into underlying criminal activity such as fraud. At Boss Lawyers, we have assisted the boards of public companies,…

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What is unfair dismissal?

What is Unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is when an employee is dismissed from their job in a harsh, unjust or unreasonable manner. The Fair Work Commission (the Commission)  decides on cases of unfair dismissal. Applying for unfair dismissal Employees must apply to the Commission within 21 days of the dismissal taking effect. If you believe…

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