Michelle Lowe v Horizon Healthcare Subsidiary 1 Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWC 404
What happened
Michelle Lowe commenced employment with Horizon Healthcare Subsidiary 1 Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. Deputy President Easton found the application had no reasonable prospects of success and dismissed it.
What was decided
Deputy President Easton dismissed Michelle Lowe’s application for an unfair dismissal remedy. The Commission found the application had no reasonable prospects of success. The decision references previous case law, Mr Alan Geoffrey Bond v Carbridge Pty Ltd T/A Carbridge.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure dismissal processes comply with the Fair Work Act to minimise the risk of unfair dismissal claims. Regularly review dismissal decisions to ensure they are defensible.
What it means for employees
Employees considering an unfair dismissal claim should carefully assess whether it has reasonable prospects of success before lodging an application with the Fair Work Commission.
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