the Applicant v Eig Cash And Carry (Tasmania) Pty Ltd
At a glance
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What happened
the Applicant 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 his 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 the Applicant was dismissed within the meaning of section 386(1) of the Fair Work Act. The Commission proceeded to consider the application. The decision states, 'the 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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