NEWS-HR

TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – extension of time – representative error – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for unfair dismissal made 40 days late – representative failed to lodge application – whether exceptional circumstances existed [Nulty] – Clark v Ringwood Private Hospital considered – Commission found applicant promptly instructed her representative to lodge her application – representative failed to lodge application – found applicant provided a credible explanation for the entire period of the delay – no submission that granting extension of time prejudiced respondent – Commission satisfied applicant’s circumstances were exceptional – extension of time granted – directions to be issued. Polymiadis v The Carer’s Phone P/L t/a Prompt Care

A s.185 (Enterprise agreement) application by Uniting Church Homes T/A Juniper A Uniting Church Community for its Juniper Enterprise Agreement 2017 has been approved by Deputy President Colman in Melbourne on 23 October 2017.

The Salvation Army (VIC) Property Trust atf Salvation Army (VIC) Social Work has a (s.739 – Application to deal with a dispute) on its hands (Smart).

A s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) by Ms Liat Sippel against People Care Pty Ltd T/A Earle Haven Retirement Village has survived a late filing. Commissioner Riordan in Brisbane on 23 October 2017 granted Ms Sipper an extra day to comply with the rules.

Medibank Private will defend a s.372 (Application to deal with other contravention disputes) before Deputy President Binet in Court 3 & Conference Room B – level 6 in Melbourne (Eliot).

Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd and Tavassoli are involved in a (s.604 – Appeal of decisions) before Commissioner Cambridge in Court 1 – level 6 in Melbourne at 2pm.

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and Ramsay Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd are in a (s.739 – Application to deal with a dispute) before Commissioner Harper-Greenwell in his Melbourne chambers at 2pm.

Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District will defend a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) lodged by a staffer (Bos).