the Applicant v Revel Group Pty Ltd
Citation: [2025] FWC 3840
At a glance
- Employees affected
- 1
What happened
the Applicant commenced employment with Revel Group Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the Applicant was dismissed, a requirement for an unfair dismissal claim under the Fair Work Act. The Deputy President had to determine if the Applicant’s employment ended in a way that constituted a dismissal.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission rejected a jurisdictional objection raised by Revel Group Pty Ltd. The Commission found that the Applicant was dismissed within the meaning of section 386(1) of the Fair Work Act. This means his application to pursue an unfair dismissal claim can proceed. The Deputy President stated, 'the Applicant was dismissed within the meaning of s 386(1) of the Fair Work Act.'
What it means for employers
Employers should carefully consider the nature of employment terminations. A termination may be deemed a dismissal even if not explicitly labelled as such, impacting an employee’s right to pursue an unfair dismissal claim.
What it means for employees
If you believe your employment has ended unfairly, it is important to understand that the way your employment ended is a key factor in determining if you can make an unfair dismissal claim. Even if you were not formally dismissed, the Fair Work Commission can still find a dismissal occurred.
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