NEWS-HR

Peninsula Health and Health Services Union are in a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) contest.

The Chief Executive Officer of a Tamworth nursing home has praised his staff who he said went to the rescue of a resident after a fire broke out. Nazareth Care CEO David Cotter said the 55-year-old woman suffered “serious burns” after the fire broke out in her room.

Yooralla is facing a s.372 (Application to deal with other contravention disputes) lodged by a staff member (Shannon).

San Carlo Homes for the Aged & Alleva and Others have made a s.576(2)(aa) – Promoting cooperative and productive workplace relations and preventing disputes application.

John Flynn Private Hospital is facing a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) lodged by an ex-staffer (Meredith).

A s.394 (Unfair dismissal) claim by Janet Allan against Celesty Pty Ltd ATF Celesty Family Trust T/A Toukley Family Doctor is still ‘on foot’. Commissioner Saunders in Newcastle on 1 June 2017 ruled Ms Allan was not jurisdictionally barred from pursuing her claim. (Application for an unfair dismissal remedy – minimum employment period – transfer of business – service as a casual employee – minimum employment period satisfied – jurisdictional objection dismissed.)

A s.185 (Enterprise Agreement) application by Sigma Company Limited T/A Sigma Healthcare for its Sigma (Berrinba) Enterprise Agreement 2017 has been approved by Fair Work Commissioner Gregory in Melbourne on 30 May 2017.

Residents of the troubled Oakden aged care home will be moved into a new facility from early next week, Mental Health Minister Leesa Vlahos has revealed.