Ms Iris Malambie Valmai Underwood v Bama Services/ Bama Facilities Maintenance
Citation: [2025] FWC 3575
What happened
Iris Malambie Valmai Underwood brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against Bama Services and Bama Facilities Maintenance. The Fair Work Commission notes the application was not made in accordance with the Act, and the application fee was not paid or waived. The Deputy President, Easton DP, dismissed the application.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed Ms Underwood’s application for an unfair dismissal remedy. The Deputy President found the application was not made in accordance with the Act and the application fee was not paid or waived. As such, the application was not valid.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure employees follow the correct procedures when lodging applications with the Fair Work Commission, including paying the required application fee or having it waived.
What it means for employees
Employees need to ensure they follow the correct procedures and pay the required fee when lodging applications with the Fair Work Commission. Failure to do so can result in the application being dismissed.
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