Month: August 2025

  • Admin worker’s unfair dismissal claim dismissed after failure to attend conference

    Sydney. The Fair Work Commission dismissed an unfair dismissal claim after the employee repeatedly failed to attend a conciliation conference or respond to directions. Where: SydneyCase name: Ms Carmen Chan v Art People Services Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2395Date of decision: 18 August 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Carmen Chan,…

  • University worker unfair dismissal claim dismissed for being late

    Melbourne. A university worker filed an unfair dismissal claim after the deadline. The Commission found no exceptional circumstances to allow an extension and dismissed the case. Where: MelbourneCase name: Kon Pongas v Deakin University [2025] FWC 2412Date of decision: 18 August 2025Link to full case: Click here to view decision Who: Kon Pongas, worker engaged…

  • University admin officer’s late dismissal claim rejected after contract expiry

    Sydney. Administrative officer’s application for dismissal dispute was filed 63 days late. She said internal complaint delays and job hopes explained it. FWC ruled no exceptional circumstances existed. Where: SydneyCase name: Lama Charab v University of New South Wales trading as UNSW Sydney, Brooke White [2025] FWC 2378 (C2025/3047)Date of decision: 14 August 2025Link to…