[2025] FWC 1696
Citation: [2025] FWC 1696
What happened
Australian Concert and Entertainment Security Pty Ltd (ACES) sought costs against Michael Alkan, the principal of HR Experts, who represented Mr Sabir Ejaz in an unfair dismissal claim. Mr Ejaz was dismissed from ACES as a security guard following an incident at a hospital involving a police officer. ACES alleged Mr Alkan’s actions, including sending an email with a settlement offer and failing to attend a conciliation conference, caused them to incur unnecessary costs. Mr Alkan claimed his actions were based on instructions from Mr Ejaz and that communications were primarily by phone due to language barriers. ACES rejected the settlement offer and Mr Alkan did not attend the scheduled conciliation conference, claiming the Commission had been informed of their intention not to participate, though this email was not received.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President Slevin found that Mr Alkan’s actions in representing Mr Ejaz caused ACES to incur costs. The Deputy President proposed to order Mr Alkan to pay ACES $28,952.20 on account of those costs. Mr Alkan will be given an opportunity to respond to this proposed order. The decision highlights the importance of proper communication and adherence to procedures in Fair Work proceedings.
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