NEWS-HR

A s.185 (Enterprise agreement) application from TerryWhite Chemmart Pty Ltd T/A TerryWhite Chemmart for the TerryWhite Chemmart Warehouse agreements 2918 has been approved by Fair Work Deputy President Colman in Melbourne on 17 December 2018.

An s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) from Glenda Noble against Community Accommodation & Respite Agency Inc T/A Cara has been rejected by Fair Work Commissioner Hampton in Adelaide on 17 December 2018. The case summary reads: Application for an unfair dismissal remedy – alleged conflict of interest given secondary employment – whether permission required and/or given – whether valid reason for dismissal – whether dismissal harsh – whether failure to provide full details associated with the allegations means that dismissal unreasonable – conflict of interest found – permission required under policy and via verbal instruction – permission not sought – valid reason found – reservations about process but not such as to deny applicant an opportunity to respond to substantial allegations – reasonable opportunity also given to acknowledge issues and to remove conflict but not taken – dismissal not harsh, unjust or unreasonable – application dismissed.

A s.365 (Application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal) from Jason Cannon citing Quad Services has been dismissed by Commissioner Johns in Sydney on 17 December 2018.

A s.217 (Enterprise agreement) variation application by the Health Services Union involving the Disability Services Enterprise Agreement Victoria 2018-2020 has been successful. Commissioner Cribb in Melbourne on 17 December 2018 ruled that clause 27.3 be amended.

The Australian Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers and Ambulance Victoria are facing a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) before Fair Work Deputy President Hamilton in Court 3 and Conference Room B – Level 6 in Melbourne.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside Ltd is facing a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) this morning before Fair Work Commissioner Booth in his Brisbane chambers (Rogers/Collier and Others).

Latrobe Regional Hospital has a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) to defend before Commissioner Cirkovic on-site at 10am this morning.

Sunshine Coast Independent Living Service has a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) to defend before Deputy President Asbury in his Brisbane chambers (James).