Month: July 2025

  • Retail worker denied time extension for unfair dismissal claim

    Melbourne. Retail worker lost her chance to pursue an unfair dismissal case after missing the deadline by four days. The Commission found no exceptional circumstances to extend time. Where: MelbourneCase name: Carrodus v The Trustee for Lord Business Trust [2025] FWC 2149Date of decision: 23 July 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision…

  • Disability support worker’s unfair dismissal claim rejected after failing to attend mandatory training

    Melbourne. Mr Fraser claimed he was unfairly dismissed after missing training. The Commission found dismissal was reasonable because he failed to follow lawful and reasonable directions. Where: MelbourneCase name: Glen Fraser v C.E Caddy & G.J Caddy & P.J Pearce & S.R Pearce [2025] FWC 2170Date of decision: 25 July 2025Link to full case: Click…

  • Hospitality worker allowed to pursue case after employer ended job over tuberculosis diagnosis

    Sydney. The Fair Work Commission ruled that a hospitality worker was dismissed after his employer sent an email suggesting he find a new job due to health concerns and asked for uniform return. Where: SydneyCase name: Mr Roy Rudolfo Tarantein v HPI Hotels Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2142Date of decision: 25 July 2025Link to full…