TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – extension of time – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application lodged one day outside 21 day period – reasons for delay included that applicant was medically unfit from day following dismissal until application lodged – further submitted she was not immediately aware of dismissal due to absence on personal leave and application may not have been out of time – Commission found medical evidence did not establish that applicant incapacitated such that unable to file application in time – distress at loss of job not uncommon – belief that she was within time indicated oversight or mistake – not an exceptional circumstance – Commission not satisfied of exceptional circumstances warranting exercise of its discretion to grant extension – application dismissed. Hansen v Supported Options In Lifestyle And Access Services Ltd t/a Solas

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