Application by Volunteer Centre Of Western Australia Inc Trading AS Volunteering WA
Citation: [2025] FWC 1632
What happened
The Volunteer Centre of Western Australia Inc, trading as Volunteering WA, sought to vary redundancy pay. The Fair Work Commission considered an application related to this variation. The decision references Australian Commercial Catering Pty Ltd v Powell & Togia, a previous Fair Work Full Bench decision. The case number is C2025/5019.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President made a decision regarding the variation of redundancy pay. The specifics of the variation are not detailed in the provided text. The decision was published on 12 June 2025.
What it means for employers
Employers should review their redundancy pay arrangements to ensure compliance with Fair Work Commission decisions and relevant legislation. This case highlights the possibility of variations to redundancy pay.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of their rights regarding redundancy pay and seek advice if they believe their entitlements have not been met. This case demonstrates that redundancy pay arrangements can be subject to review and variation.
Every statement above is drawn from the published decision. Read the original here:
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This summary was drafted by AI 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 →