[2025] FWC 957
Citation: [2025] FWC 957
What happened
Tyson Wood was dismissed from his role at The Schoolhouse Education Australia Pty Ltd in November 2024. He applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair dismissal remedy. The company objected, arguing Mr Wood’s income exceeded the high-income threshold and he wasn't covered by a modern award or enterprise agreement. Mr Wood had previously been a director and shareholder in the company. From March 2024, his salary was reduced by $30,000 per annum, treated as a loan to the company, and he also salary sacrificed 100% of his salary from July 2024. He also took on another job in October 2024.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed the jurisdictional objection raised by The Schoolhouse Education Australia Pty Ltd. The Commission found that despite salary reductions and salary sacrificing arrangements, Mr Wood’s annual rate of earnings remained at $190,000, exceeding the high-income threshold. The Commission noted that the salary sacrifice and loan amounts were 'applied or dealt with' on Mr Wood’s behalf, and therefore included in his earnings. The matter was adjourned to determine the substantive unfair dismissal claim.
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