Sydney. An allied health worker’s unfair dismissal claim was rejected after the employee failed to respond to multiple messages from the Fair Work Commission.
Where: Sydney
Case name: Adonis Signey Sorreda v Healthshare (NSW) [2025] FWC 2252
Date of decision: 1 August 2025
Link to full case: Click here to view decision
Who: Adonis Signey Sorreda, former employee of Healthshare NSW
What: Lodged an unfair dismissal claim but did not respond to follow-up communications from the Commission
Outcome: Case dismissed by the Commission due to lack of response
Legal Principle/s:
• Section 587 of the Fair Work Act allows the Commission to dismiss a case if the applicant stops participating.
• Procedural fairness requires notice, which was given.
Commentary:
This case highlights that even after lodging an unfair dismissal application, employees must continue to engage with the Commission. Ignoring follow-ups can lead to a case being thrown out.
Leave a Reply