the Applicant v Tunnelling Solutions Pty Ltd & the Respondent and Another
Citation: [2026] FWC 1914
What happened
the Applicant brought a case against Tunnelling Solutions Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the Applicant was dismissed. The case number was C2026/1366.
What was decided
the Commissioner considered an application to deal with a general protections dismissal dispute. The decision focused on whether the Applicant was dismissed. The full decision is available as a PDF download.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure they have clear processes for determining whether an employee has been dismissed, particularly when dealing with general protections disputes.
What it means for employees
Employees who believe they have been unfairly dismissed or subjected to adverse action should consider applying to 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 →