The Health Services Union and Scope (Vic) Ltd have a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) to debate before Fair Work Commissioner Harper-Grenwell in Court 5 & Conference room 1 at 2pm in Melbourne.
January 9, 2018
A Section 394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) by Christopher Patterson against Re-Engage Youth Services Incorporated T/A Re-Engage Youth Services has been determined by Deputy President Anderson in Adelaide on 3 January 2018. The summary is as follows: Application for an unfair dismissal remedy – jurisdictional issue – whether employee resigned or was dismissed – claim of dismissal at employer’s initiative – section 386(1)(a) criteria not made out – claim of forced resignation – meaning of section 386(1)(b) – annual leave request refused – operational basis for refusal – employee resignation made under pressure of difficult choice – real and effective choice exercised – not forced resignation Employer unilaterally paid out and shortened notice period before resignation took effect – whether dismissal at initiative of employer – section 386(1)(a) – employer conduct in substitution of resignation – employee dismissed during notice period – dismissal harsh, unjust and unreasonable – compensation ordered ($1324.15).
January 9, 2018
A s.394 (Unfair dismissal) costs claim by Emma Valenzuela against Spectrum Community Focus Limited T/A Spectrum Community Focus has been refused by Senior Deputy President Hamberger in Sydney on 3 January 2018.
January 8, 2018
A s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) by Gary Roberts against Greystanes Disability Services t/a Greystanes Disability Service; Community Living has been ruled out of time by Vice President Hatcher in Sydney on 4 January 2018.
January 8, 2018
An application for approval of the MacKillop Family Services Enterprise Agreement 2016 (s.185 – Application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement) will be determined by Fair Work Deputy President Gooley in Court 4 – Level 6 in Melbourne.
December 18, 2017
A s.185 (Enterprise agreement) application by Junction Support Services Inc for its Junction Support Services Inc Enterprise Agreement 2017 has been granted by Commissioner Lee in Melbourne on 14 December.
December 12, 2017
Margaret Bowen is celebrating 30 years as chief executive officer of The Disability Trust.
December 4, 2017
The Limestone Coast’s capacity to attract investment, build on infrastructure and deliver jobs within the disability sector will be increased with two new senior appointments at Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC). Elizabeth Perkins is the new manager of Investment Attraction and Infrastructure, while Melissa Hunter will co-ordinate the new Disability Workforce Hub funded through the Department of State Development.
