Ms Valentina Falso v The Trustee For The Whytehouse Family Trust
Citation: [2026] FWC 279
What happened
Valentina Falso brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against The Trustee For The Whytehouse Family Trust. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the application had reasonable prospects of success. The decision was made by Deputy President Easton and another Deputy President.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission found that Ms Falso’s application for an unfair dismissal remedy did not have reasonable prospects of success. The Commission dismissed the application. The decision notes the application was brought under s.587(1)(c) and was initiated by the Commission itself.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure that dismissal processes are compliant with the Fair Work Act and that any dismissals are carefully considered before being initiated by the Commission.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware that applications for unfair dismissal remedies must have reasonable prospects of success to be considered by the Fair Work Commission.
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