the Applicant v Woolworths Group Limited
Citation: [2026] FWC 1655
What happened
the Applicant brought an application under section 365 of the Fair Work Act. The Fair Work Commission document indicates this application was dismissed. Deputy President Colman and a Deputy President heard the case. The case number was C2026/2486.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed the Applicant’s application under section 365. The document states the application was dismissed. No further reasoning is provided in the available text.
What it means for employers
The document does not provide specific implications for employers. It highlights the importance of ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act and addressing employee concerns promptly to avoid formal applications to the Fair Work Commission.
What it means for employees
The document does not provide specific implications for employees. It indicates that applications under section 365 can be dismissed.
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