the Applicant v Zhi Zhi Retail Pty Ltd
Citation: [2025] FWC 2138
What happened
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair dismissal remedy. Zhi Zhi Retail Pty Ltd is the respondent. The Commission considered whether the Applicant’s application was lodged out of time and whether there were exceptional circumstances to justify an extension of time.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed the Applicant’s application for an unfair dismissal remedy. Deputy President Bell found that the circumstances were not exceptional enough to warrant an extension of time for lodging the application. The Commission stated that the application was out of time.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure they are aware of the time limits for lodging applications to the Fair Work Commission. It is important to adhere to these deadlines, as failing to do so can result in an application being dismissed.
What it means for employees
Employees need to be aware of the strict time limits for lodging applications to the Fair Work Commission. If you miss the deadline, you may need to demonstrate exceptional circumstances to have your application heard.
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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 →