NEWS-HR

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.

A 22-year-old man who allegedly bashed surgeon is withdrawing from a drug dependence and has diagnosed psychiatric illness, a court has been told. Joseph Esmaili of Mill Park, who allegedly attacked Patrick Pritzwald-Stegmann near the entrance of Box Hill Hospital on Tuesday has been remanded and did not apply for bail.

A s.185 (Enterprise Agreement) application by Boneham Aged Care Services Inc for its Boneham Aged Care Services Inc Nursing Employees (Aged Care) & ANMF-SA Enterprise Agreement 2016 has been approved by Commissioner Johns in Melbourne on 1 June 2017.