Mr Meng Wu v Eig Cash And Carry (Tasmania) Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWC 192
At a glance
- Employees affected
- 1
What happened
Mr Meng Wu brought an application before the Fair Work Commission. The matter concerned whether he was dismissed by Eig Cash And Carry (Tasmania) Pty Ltd. The Commission needed to determine if Mr Wu's termination met the definition of dismissal under the Fair Work Act.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission rejected a jurisdictional objection raised by Eig Cash And Carry. Deputy President Masson found that Mr Wu was dismissed within the meaning of section 386(1) of the Fair Work Act. The Commission proceeded to consider the application. The decision states, '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 definition of 'dismissal' under the Fair Work Act when terminating employees. A termination may be considered a dismissal even if not explicitly labelled as such.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware that a termination can be considered a dismissal, which may trigger rights under the Fair Work Act, such as the right to pursue an unfair dismissal claim.
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This summary was drafted by AI 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 →