A s.394 (Unfair dismissal) application by Damian Saleeby against The Northcott Society has been rejected by Deputy President Easton in Sydney on 20 May 2021. “Application for an unfair dismissal remedy – unfair dismissal application filed out of time – circumstances not exceptional – application dismissed.” The Northcott Society (“Northcott”) is a large disability services provider. On 24 December 2020 Northcott dismissed Mr Saleeby from his employment because of two separate incidents on 4 September 2020. Mr Saleeby worked for Northcott as a Disability Support Worker for almost 4 years and is alleged to have assaulted two customers in his care. The two incidents are also the subject of criminal proceedings.
