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FWCFair Work Commission · 31 December 2024

the Applicant v FNM Painting And Decorating Pty Ltd

Citation: [2025] FWC 3772

What happened

the Applicant commenced employment with FNM Painting And Decorating Pty Ltd. The matter concerned an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. The Fair Work Commission was not provided with sufficient information to determine the specific circumstances of the dismissal.

What was decided

The Fair Work Commission, comprised of the Commissioner, published a decision concerning the Applicant’s application for an unfair dismissal remedy against FNM Painting And Decorating Pty Ltd. The document itself was not accessible for review, and the decision’s reasoning could not be determined. The Commission noted that the case was referred to in another decision, Mr Peter John Chambers & Ms Jennifer O'Brien v Broadway Homes Pty Ltd T/A Broadway Homes.

What it means for employers

The decision provides no specific guidance for employers. The document's inaccessibility prevents any actionable insights regarding employer responsibilities.

What it means for employees

The decision provides no specific guidance for employees. The document's inaccessibility prevents any actionable insights regarding employee rights.

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https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/pdf/2025fwc3772.pdf

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