It’s a wrap: 2022’s stand-out employment cases

It’s a wrap: 2022’s stand-out employment cases
The Tova O'Brien case was a reminder to employers to draft restraints of trade carefully. (Image: MediaWorks)
Rebecca Rendle
I have picked three cases that captured my interest this year, and what we can learn from them.Heat of the moment resignations In Urban Décor Limited v Yu and Jin, the Employment Court considered heat-of-the-moment resignations. Han, the sole director and shareholder, saw Jin on a social media app on her phone during work time. She claimed that she checked the time and a social media app accidentally opened (I’m sure many of us can relate).  A heated argument followed, with Yu joining in to defend her colleague. It c...

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