Application by Sulaman Gharib
Citation: [2026] FWC 2245
What happened
The Fair Work Commission received an application from the Applicant. The application concerns an unfair deactivation remedy. The document references a previous decision, *Whittaker, Adrian v Total Harvesting Pty Ltd T/A Total Harvesting* [2018] FWC 1583. The document itself is a PDF and the content is not fully extractable from the provided text.
What was decided
The document describes the application by the Applicant as concerning an unfair deactivation remedy. The document states the case number is UDE2026/146. The document is a decision from the Fair Work Commission, dated 2025-12-31. The full reasoning and decision are not available in the provided text.
What it means for employers
The document does not provide specific implications for employers. It highlights a case involving an unfair deactivation remedy, suggesting employers should review their deactivation processes to ensure compliance with Fair Work principles.
What it means for employees
The document indicates that employees have recourse to the Fair Work Commission to address unfair deactivation remedies. Employees should seek legal advice if they believe they have been unfairly deactivated from their employment.
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