Ms Leonie Garozzo v Herbert Smith
Citation: [2026] FWC 277
What happened
Leonie Garozzo commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission concerning her dismissal from Herbert Smith. The Commission considered whether her application for an unfair dismissal remedy had reasonable prospects of success. The Deputy President, Easton DP, assessed the case and its potential for success.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission found that Ms Garozzo’s application for an unfair dismissal remedy did not have reasonable prospects of success. The Deputy President, Easton DP, made this determination at the Commission’s initiative. The decision does not detail the reasons for the dismissal itself.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure that dismissal processes are compliant with the Fair Work Act and that decisions to dismiss are defensible. This case highlights the Commission’s power to dismiss applications that lack reasonable prospects of success.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware that applications for unfair dismissal remedies are subject to assessment and may be dismissed if they do not have reasonable prospects of success. Seeking legal advice is recommended before lodging an application.
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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 →