Month: August 2025

  • Mining manager wins appeal after late unfair dismissal claim allowed

    Brisbane. The Fair Work Commission found exceptional circumstances after a mining manager missed the deadline to lodge her unfair dismissal claim, due to homelessness, mental health struggles and filing in the wrong tribunal. Where: BrisbaneCase name: Olivia Wales v Thejo Australia Pty Ltd [2025] FWCFB 178; PR790653Date of decision: 13 August 2025Link to full case:…

  • University admin officer’s late dismissal claim rejected after fixed term contract ended

    Sydney. Administrative officer employed on fixed term contract at UNSW alleged dismissal and discrimination. Filed late claim. Commission ruled no exceptional circumstances, application dismissed. 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 full case: Click here…

  • IT worker’s late unfair dismissal claim rejected after 72-day delay

    Melbourne. An IT worker applied 72 days late for unfair dismissal after his contract ended. He sought extra time due to family illness overseas but the Commission dismissed his claim. Where: MelbourneCase name: Kanwarjit Singh v People 2.0 Australia (Ess) Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2374Date of decision: 13 August 2025Link to full case: Click here…