NEWS-HR

A s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) lodged by Regina Hussey citing the Townsville Aboriginal & Islander Health Service has been dismissed by Fair Work Commissioner Spencer in Brisbane on 18 December 2018.

An s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) from Glenda Noble against Community Accommodation & Respite Agency Inc T/A Cara has been rejected by Fair Work Commissioner Hampton in Adelaide on 17 December 2018. The case summary reads: Application for an unfair dismissal remedy – alleged conflict of interest given secondary employment – whether permission required and/or given – whether valid reason for dismissal – whether dismissal harsh – whether failure to provide full details associated with the allegations means that dismissal unreasonable – conflict of interest found – permission required under policy and via verbal instruction – permission not sought – valid reason found – reservations about process but not such as to deny applicant an opportunity to respond to substantial allegations – reasonable opportunity also given to acknowledge issues and to remove conflict but not taken – dismissal not harsh, unjust or unreasonable – application dismissed.

A s.365 (Application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal) from Jason Cannon citing Quad Services has been dismissed by Commissioner Johns in Sydney on 17 December 2018.

A s.217 (Enterprise agreement) variation application by the Health Services Union involving the Disability Services Enterprise Agreement Victoria 2018-2020 has been successful. Commissioner Cribb in Melbourne on 17 December 2018 ruled that clause 27.3 be amended.

Sunshine Coast Independent Living Service has a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) to defend before Deputy President Asbury in his Brisbane chambers (James).

Safe Places Community Services Limited is facing a staff dispute claim in Brisbane (Watson).

An application for approval of the St John’s Youth Services Enterprise Agreement 2018 (s.185 – Application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement) will be ruled on by Fair Work Commissioner Platt in his Adelaide chambers today.

An application by National Disability Insurance Scheme Launch Transition Agency (s.768AX – Application to vary copied State instruments) will be determined by Fair Work Deputy President Hamilton in his Melbourne chambers at 2pm.