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Woolworths worker's 'bum crack' claim dismissed by commission

Published Monday, May 11, 2026 · Updated May 11

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The Fair Work Commission dismissed an unfair dismissal claim from a former Woolworths employee who alleged hurt feelings after being told to cover his 'bum crack' at work. The commission determined no dismissal occurred and criticized the claim as speculative, noting a significant increase in unmeritorious applications, partly due to AI tools.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A former Woolworths employee's unfair dismissal claim, stemming from being told to cover his 'bum crack' at work, was dismissed by the Fair Work Commission.
  • The Fair Work Commission found that no dismissal occurred in the case and criticized the claim as speculative.
  • Lodgements to the Fair Work Commission have surged in the past five years, rising from 29,631 in 2020-21 to 44,075 in 2024-25.
  • The surge in unmeritorious applications to the Fair Work Commission is partly attributed to AI tools.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    A former Woolworths employee's unfair dismissal claim, stemming from hurt feelings after being told to cover his "bum crack" at work, was dismissed by the Fair Work Commission. The commission found no dismissal occurred and criticized the claim as speculative, noting a surge in similar unmeritorious applications, partly attributed to AI tools.

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