NEWS-HR

Both the Australian Paramedics Association of Victoria and United Voice have launched a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) against Ambulance Victoria. The matter will be heard by the Full Bench.

Excelcare Australia is facing a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) launched by a staff member (Holmes).

St John Ambulance Pty Ltd in Sydney is to answer a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) challenge laid down by staffer Gilbert.

Illwarra Retirement Trust (IRT) is a regular in the Fair Work Commission. This time, a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) has been lodged by two staff members (Lee/Lyttle).

The Community and Public Sector Union and the Commonwealth of Australia represented by the Department of Human Services are embroiled in a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) before Fair Work Vice President Catanzariti.

The Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution has been served with a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) by a staffer (Pentland).

The Salesian Society Inc is defending a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) before Fair Work Commissioner Wilson in Melbourne.

TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – extension of time – representative error – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for unfair dismissal remedy – application lodged one day late – Nulty considered – applicant’s representative made error with dates when lodging application – Robinson considered – Commission did not consider that delay reflected any error or omission on part of applicant – found representative error provided exceptional circumstances – extension of time granted – matter referred to conciliation. Vucetic v LHI Retirement Services – Glynde