Ms Jessica Stanley v The Corporation of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba Catholiccare Social Services
Citation: [2025] FWC 3618
What happened
Jessica Stanley brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against The Corporation of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba Catholiccare Social Services. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the application was made in accordance with the Fair Work Act. The Deputy President, Easton DP, was involved in the decision.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed the application. The Commission found the application was not made in accordance with the Act, as the application fee was not paid or waived. The Commission stated, 'application fee not paid or waived – application not made in accordance with the Act - application dismissed.'
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 fees or having them waived.
What it means for employees
Employees need to be aware of the requirements for lodging applications with the Fair Work Commission, including paying the application fee or seeking a waiver. Failure to do so can result in the application being dismissed.
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