Mr Josli Paul Santos v St Vincent's Private Hospitals Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWC 258
What happened
Mr Josli Paul Santos brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving his dismissal. The Fair Work Commission case references a previous decision, *Mr Josli Paul Santos v Epworth Hospital Richmond* [2025] FWC 3327, and an appeal decision *Viavattene, Peter* [2013] FWCFB 2532. The application was lodged as C2025/9964.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed Mr Santos’s application under section 587 of the Fair Work Act. The specific reasons for the dismissal are not detailed in the provided text. The document indicates the application concerned contraventions involving dismissal.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation and processes related to dismissals. Reviewing past decisions and understanding the context of similar cases is important.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of their rights and options when facing dismissal, including the ability to bring applications to the Fair Work Commission. Referencing previous decisions can be relevant to understanding the legal landscape.
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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 →