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FWCFair Work Commission · 31 December 2024

the Applicant v Very Helpful Chats Pty Ltd

Citation: [2025] FWC 3849

What happened

the Applicant commenced employment with Very Helpful Chats Pty Ltd. The company provides online chat services. the Applicant made an application to the Fair Work Commission seeking an unfair dismissal remedy. The decision does not detail the specific reasons for her dismissal.

What was decided

Deputy President Dean and a Deputy President heard the application. The decision does not detail the outcome of the application. It references previous cases Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd T/A Bupa Aged Care Mosman v Tavassoli, Shahin and Sathananthan, Ravi v BT Financial Group Pty Limited.

What it means for employers

The decision provides no specific guidance for employers. It is a record of an application heard by the Fair Work Commission.

What it means for employees

The decision provides no specific guidance for employees. It is a record of an application heard by the Fair Work Commission.

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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 →

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