Application by Catering Industries NSW Pty Ltd T/A Catering Industries
What happened
Catering Industries NSW Pty Ltd T/A Catering Industries applied to the Fair Work Commission to vary redundancy pay. The application related to a situation where an employee was made redundant and then subsequently found employment with another company. The company sought to adjust the redundancy pay owed to the employee. The Deputy President heard the application.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission has not published the decision details. The document is available for download from the Fair Work Commission website. The case number is C2023/2638 and the decision citation is [2023] FWC 1543.
What it means for employers
The document relates to a variation of redundancy pay, so employers should review their redundancy pay policies and ensure they comply with relevant legislation and any enterprise agreements. It is important to understand the circumstances under which redundancy pay may be varied.
What it means for employees
This case relates to a variation of redundancy pay. Employees should be aware of their entitlements to redundancy pay and the circumstances under which it may be adjusted.
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