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Application for an unfair dismissal remedy – preliminary jurisdictional issue determined – applicant found to be employee – whether dismissal occurred and when – casual employee with continuous service and some expectation of ongoing employment – change to available shifts – dismissal took place within the meaning of the FW Act when advised that no further shifts would be offered – small business fair dismissal code applied but dismissal not consistent – whether dismissal harsh, unjust or unreasonable – valid reason – absence of required procedural steps which led to unfairness – dismissal unreasonable – remedy – compensation determined having regard to all relevant factors including anticipated period of employment and additional income from other employment – order made for Uraidla Physio $2,974 to Mark Mitchell within 14 days.

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is facing a (s.372 – Application to deal with other contravention disputes) in front of Vice President Catanzariti in his Sydney chambers at 2pm (Smith).

Western Health (Footscray Hospital) and Krawczyszyn have a (s.739 – Application to deal with a dispute) for resolution by Deputy President Hamilton in Melbourne.

Newling Gardens Retirement Village has a new Village Manager, Jennifer Thomas.

United Voice and Mission Australia will debate a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) before Vice President Catanzariti in Hearing Room 14-1 – level 14 in Sydney today.

The Adelaide nursing home at the centre of the latest aged care assault allegations has hired a private investigator to assist its own internal investigation.

Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated (ACHA) has had its ACHA – Nurses & Midwives – Enterprise Agreement – 2017-2021 application approved.

Oakwood Aged Care is facing a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) before Commissioner Platt in his Adelaide chambers (Pumpa).