Month: July 2025

  • Steel worker’s unfair dismissal claim rejected due to late lodgement

    Adelaide. A steel worker who lodged his unfair dismissal claim 17 days late was denied an extension of time. The Fair Work Commission dismissed his application entirely. Where: AdelaideCase name: Mr Luke Budgen v Bluescope Steel Limited [2025] FWC 2191Date of decision: 29 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Luke…

  • Retail manager’s unfair dismissal claim rejected due to late filing

    Melbourne. Former store manager’s claim dismissed after he missed the deadline by over three months. The Commission found no exceptional circumstances to justify an extension of time. Where: MelbourneCase name: Mathew Jones v Mastones Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2205Date of decision: 29 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Mathew Jones,…

  • IT worker awarded full legal costs after employer falsely accused him of sending malware

    Brisbane. The Commission granted indemnity costs to an unfairly dismissed IT worker after finding the employer’s defence was vexatious and based on false allegations about malware and misconduct. Where: BrisbaneCase name: James Francis Camenzuli v Companion Systems Pty Limited [2025] FWC 2166Date of decision: 24 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision…