In the May 2013 E&IR newsletter we have considered a case of 'genuine redundancy'; a case that considers what alternative employment an employer must provide in order to pay a reduced redundancy payment to an employee; highlights of a number of ‘access to justice’ initiatives launched by the Fair Work Commission; and a snapshot of interesting recent cases in the E&IR area.

This case was tough – the subject matter was technical and the trial played out in an unexpected way.