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Avoiding Another Unfair Dismissal Case: Lessons from Pascua  

In September 2024, the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) ruling in Pascua v Doessel Group Pty Ltd showed that remote and outsourced workers can be entitled to Australian workplace protections, regardless of where they’re physically located. This landmark decision vindicated one Filipino worker while challenging how Australian businesses engage offshore talent, potentially opening the floodgates for similar cases. Case Background: Fine Line Between Contractor and Employee  Ms. Joanna Pascua worked as a paralegal for Queensland-based Doessel Group Pty Ltd, performing her

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