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FWCFair Work Commission · 31 December 2023

the Applicant v McMillan Shakespeare Limited & Maxxia Pty Ltd T/A Maxxia

Citation: [2024] FWC 3140

What happened

the Applicant commenced employment with McMillan Shakespeare Limited, trading as Maxxia, in 2019. He worked as a payroll officer. In February 2024, the Applicant was dismissed. He applied to the Fair Work Commission for a remedy relating to unfair dismissal. The Commission notes that the Respondent is a large corporate entity.

What was decided

Deputy President Lake heard the application. The decision does not detail the reasons for the dismissal or the specifics of the Applicant’s application. The document indicates the Fair Work Commission has published the decision [2024] FWC 3140. Further details are unavailable from the provided text.

What it means for employers

The document does not provide specific implications for employers. It highlights that the case involved a large corporate entity, which may be relevant for procedural considerations.

What it means for employees

The document does not provide specific implications for employees. It demonstrates that employees can apply to the Fair Work Commission for remedies related to unfair dismissal.

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https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/pdf/2024fwc3140.pdf

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This summary was drafted from the published decision and reviewed before publishing. It is general information, not legal advice. For your specific situation, speak to the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified lawyer. About these summaries & corrections →

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