Misclassification
Cases involving incorrect classification of employment type or award level.
100 misclassification decisions on file. Plain-English summaries with links to the original judgment. Ask the AI advisor about your situation — Plus members get full case-law citations in answers.
the Applicant v The Marlow Family Trust No3
[2026] FWCFB 132 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a casual chef at several Sydney hotels operated by the Marlow Family Trust No 3. He applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair dismissal remedy after being removed from the staff roster. De…
United Workers' Union (108V) v Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1297 · Fair Work Commission
The United Workers' Union (UWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission under s.739 of the Fair Work Act 2009 on behalf of its members, disputing how Clause 13 of the Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd National Logistics Suppo…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2024] FWC 2438 · Fair Work Commission
In August 2024, the Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged three applications with the Fair Work Commission seeking minimum standards orders for gig-economy and road transport workers. Two applications (MS202…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2024] FWCFB 427 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged four applications with the Fair Work Commission in August and September 2024. Three applications (MS2024/1, MS2024/2, MS2024/3) sought minimum standards orders cover…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2025] FWCFB 58 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged four applications with the Fair Work Commission (MS2024/1 to MS2024/4) seeking minimum standards orders for employee-like workers and road transport workers, and a r…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2024] FWC 3470 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged four applications seeking minimum standards orders for employee-like workers and road transport workers, plus a road transport contractual chain order. Menulog Pty L…
Decision [2025] FWCFB 74
[2025] FWCFB 74 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission's Expert Panel, constituted under s 620(1D) of the Fair Work Act 2009, conducted a self-initiated review into gender-based undervaluation of work across five modern awards. The review was trigger…
[2026] FWC 512
[2026] FWC 512 · Fair Work Commission
Eric Jordan was dismissed from Pacific National Services Pty Ltd on 26 May 2025. The company alleges he performed Nazi salutes at Mittagong Railway Station on 6 March 2025, breaching workplace policies and damaging the c…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-25-hoppers-trailer-pty-ltd-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Hoppers Trailer Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based trailer manufacturer, and its sole director, Gurpinder Singh, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a failure to comply with a Compliance No…
Fair Work Ombudsman v Torrens University Australia Limited
[2026] FCAFC 17 · Federal Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman issued a compliance notice to Torrens University Australia Limited under section 716(2) of the Fair Work Act 2009. The notice concerned how the university was paying casual academic staff for lect…
Fair Work Ombudsman v Jats Joint Pty Ltd
[2026] FCAFC 25 · Federal Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman brought proceedings against Jats Joint Pty Ltd concerning the interpretation of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010. The central dispute was whether a night shift l…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-06-shinya-torquay-hr-pty-ltd-and-shinya-geelong-hr-pty-ltd-compliance-notice-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd and Shinya Torquay HR Pty Ltd, former operators of ramen restaurants in Geelong and Torquay, Victoria, have been penalized for failing to comply with Compliance Notices. The Fair Work Ombudsman …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-05-ezytenant-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Geng Xu, Jayce Richardson, and Chen Sun, former directors and a former bookkeeper of Ezytenant Pty Ltd, a real estate advertising and management company based in…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-02-26-sadamatsu-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, a former part-owner and manager of the ‘Miso World Square’ Japanese restaurant in Sydney. It is alleged that between June 2020 and September 2022…
[2026] FWC 48
[2026] FWC 48 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a delivery person for Portier Pacific Pty Limited (Uber Eats) from November 2022 until July 2025. On 29 July 2025, Uber Eats deactivated his access to the Uber Delivery Platform. This followed two…
[2026] FWC 253
[2026] FWC 253 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from Exclusive Contracting (WA) Pty Ltd on 25 July 2025, after making comments at a company meeting about Chinese workers in the construction industry. the Applicant, a Ceiling Fixer employed …
[2026] FWC 137
[2026] FWC 137 · Fair Work Commission
Jack Gibson, a teacher at Erindale College, was placed on unpaid leave in January 2023. While overseas in August 2023, he was sent a letter detailing seven allegations of inappropriate behaviour involving students, inclu…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-01-27-korserv-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Korserv Pty Ltd, a Queensland-based labour hire provider, and its manager, the Respondent. This action follows an audit of pay rates at a strawberry farm in the …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-01-14-unsw-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman secured a penalty against the University of New South Wales (UNSW) for record-keeping failures. Between 2017 and 2022, UNSW failed to keep records for 63 casual academic employees, including hours…
the Applicant v Re.Cycle Operations Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2854 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied for an unfair dismissal remedy under the Fair Work Act 2009. He claims he was told about his dismissal on February 10, 2026, and it took effect on February 26, 2026. Re.Cycle Operations Pty Ltd susp…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2875 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought to extend the time limit for filing an unfair deactivation application against Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Respondent). He was deactivated on March 30, 2026, and filed his application on May 20, 2026, 3…
The Applicant v Catholic Education of Western Australia
[2026] FWC 2669 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant filed an unfair dismissal application against Catholic Education of Western Australia (CEWA) 82 days after their alleged dismissal on February 17, 2026. CEWA initially was incorrectly named as CEWA Pty Ltd.…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2798 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant sought an unfair deactivation remedy from Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber) under section 536LU of the Fair Work Act. He claimed deactivation on June 4, 2026, but Uber stated it occurred on July 10, 2025. Evid…
the Applicant v My Homecare Provider Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2332 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant initiated proceedings against My Homecare Provider Pty Ltd alleging unfair dismissal. the Applicant worked as a NDIS disability support worker for the Respondent, starting in June 2024 under a subcontractor…
the Applicant v Westpac Banking Corporation
[2026] FWC 2711 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a Home Finance Manager at Westpac Banking Corporation for almost 20 years, from December 2005 to September 2025. He was dismissed after an investigation found he accepted payments from customers w…
Qube Ports Pty Ltd v the Applicant & the Respondent
[2026] FWC 2507 · Fair Work Commission
Qube Ports Pty Ltd commenced proceedings seeking costs against the Applicant and his representative, Mr Pedram Mohseni. The Applicant was dismissed from his role as a stevedore with Qube in February 2025 and subsequently…
Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V) v Thales Australia Limited Trading AS Australian Munitions
[2026] FWC 2845 · Fair Work Commission
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) initiated a dispute regarding the correct classification of the Applicant, an employee of Thales Australia Limited. The Applicant was initially employed as a Laboratory …
the Applicant v Commonwealth Bank Australia
[2026] FWC 2284 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking assistance with a dispute concerning his performance assessment at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). The dispute relates to clause 7 of the Commonwealth Bank …
the Applicant v Weeroona Association Inc
[2026] FWC 2739 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee of Weeroona Association Inc, sought a determination from the Fair Work Commission regarding her classification under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010…
the Applicant v Dedicated Medical Care - Rosebud Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2686 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought a remedy for unfair dismissal from Dedicated Medical Care - Rosebud Pty Ltd, the respondent. The company is a small business and did not follow the Small Business Dismissal Code. the Applicant was em…
the Applicant v Bungree Aboriginal Association Ltd
[2026] FWC 2656 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Bungree Aboriginal Association (Bungree) until her dismissal on 24 July 2025, while she was receiving workers’ compensation payments for a psychological injury. the Applicant raised concerns…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2724 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, who drives passengers for Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber) since 2023 and previously delivered food via Uber Eats from 2018, was deactivated from the platform on October 29, 2025. This followed three complain…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 1761 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an Uber Eats driver, sought a remedy against Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber Eats) after her account was deactivated. She argued she performed work through the platform for at least six months, making her el…
the Applicant v The Trustee For Running Double Trust
[2026] FWC 2264 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from her role at Annie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlour, owned by The Trustee For Running Double Trust, on March 9, 2026. She alleges misconduct allegations led to her dismissal and denies th…
the Applicant v Avada Traffic Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2407 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked for Avada Traffic Pty Ltd. In December 2025, he called in sick and was subsequently removed from a client crew. He received an email stating his removal was due to a client request and that he had al…
the Applicant v Labelle Nail Spa Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2542 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment at Labelle Nail Spa Pty Ltd on April 6, 2025. the Respondent claimed she was a casual employee from April 4, 2025. She went on holiday to Vietnam and was allegedly informed of redundanc…
the Applicant v Murray Cod Australia Limited
[2026] FWC 2734 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Murray Cod Australia Limited as a Senior Aquaculture Technician from April 29, 2025. She was summarily dismissed on November 5, 2025, for serious misconduct related to damage to a company ve…
the Applicant v Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2371 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a Payroll Officer at Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd, requested to work from home on Mondays and Fridays due to family responsibilities as the parent of two young children. He had previously worked from home during t…
the Applicant v The Trustee For Maths Not Squiggles Trust
[2026] FWC 3019 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as a mathematics tutor by Maths Not Squiggles Pty Ltd (MWNS). On November 4, 2025, he had an exchange with a 14-year-old female student who briefly entered his tutoring room. The student's moth…
the Applicant v Master Poultry Group Pty Ltd As Trustee For Master Poultry Group Unit Trust
[2026] FWC 2489 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a delivery driver for Master Poultry Group Pty Ltd, starting casually from around 2011 and then on an evening shift since at least October 2015. The company processes and delivers chickens to rest…
the Applicant v Endeavour Group Limited
[2026] FWC 1873 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from her role at a BWS store in Prospect Vale, Tasmania, owned by Endeavour Group Limited, following a 'swarming' theft incident in February 2026. She had worked for the company or its predece…
the Applicant v Woolworths Group Limited
[2026] FWCFB 176 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee of Woolworths Group Limited, filed a general protections dismissal dispute application after an incident where he was told to adjust his clothing while working a casual shift on May 14, 2026. H…
the Applicant v Northern Health
[2026] FWC 2362 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a registered nurse at Northern Health, was dismissed after allegations of misconduct including dishonest personal leave use and disrespectful communication with HR. the Applicant denied the claims and argu…
the Applicant v Cohealth Limited
[2026] FWC 2629 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Cohealth Limited as a Community Development Worker from March 2019 until June 2025. He raised concerns regarding disciplinary processes and an investigation related to alleged misconduct, le…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2571 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant, a driver for Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd trading as Uber, was deactivated on February 17, 2026. He applied to the Fair Work Commission on April 28, 2026, seeking an unfair deactivation remedy under the Fair Wor…
the Applicant v Tam Jai Aust Co Outlets Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2736 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a part-time waitress for Tam Jai Aust Co Outlets Pty Ltd, a hospitality business, starting on January 13, 2025. On February 25, 2026, she had a confrontation with the Operations Manager, during wh…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2769 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant, through her company Jonrad Pty Ltd, provided parcel delivery services to BESB Couriers, which contracts with Australia Post. Initially, the Applicant worked under a contract between Jonrad and BESB Courier…
the Applicant v Fujifilm Data Management Solutions Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCFB 159 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant appealed a Fair Work Commission decision that his dismissal from Fujifilm Data Management Solutions Pty Ltd was not harsh, unjust or unreasonable. The initial decision stemmed from the Applicant's conduct a…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2497 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a 66-year-old driver for DiDi Mobility (Australia) Pty Ltd, was suspended and then permanently deactivated from the platform following an incident on January 8, 2026. During a trip, a passenger accused him…
the Applicant v Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2346 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from his role as a Technician at Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd on 25 September 2025. The dismissal related to inappropriate commentary on Slack directed towards a Senior Technician, false…
the Applicant v Sc Constructions
[2026] FWC 2289 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced proceedings against SC Construction Group Pty Ltd after his employment ended on February 27, 2026. He claimed unfair dismissal. His application was filed three days late. the Applicant attributed …
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2442 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a driver for Uber through the Uber Driver Platform. In July 2025, he received complaints from two riders. The first rider alleged the Applicant asked to be paid outside of the app. The second ride…
the Applicant v Australian Postal Corporation
[2026] FWC 2707 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Australian Postal Corporation (APC) from 1989 until his dismissal on September 29, 2025. He worked as a Postal Delivery Officer and later a Postal Transport Officer driving a van. APC dismis…
the Applicant v Liqui Moly Australia Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 2846 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as a Field Sales Representative for Liqui Moly Australia Pty Ltd starting in July 2025, reporting to the Respondent. She raised concerns about the Respondent’s management style with the Managin…
the Applicant v City Road Hotel Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2287 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought an unfair dismissal remedy from City Road Hotel Pty Ltd (the respondent). He alleges his dismissal took effect on December 19, 2025. The application was filed on March 31, 2026, significantly past th…
the Applicant v Eastern Melbourne Healthcare Network Ltd
[2026] FWCFB 158 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant appealed a Fair Work Commission decision that her dismissal from Eastern Melbourne Healthcare Network Ltd (EMHN) was not unfair. The original Deputy President found the Applicant engaged in dishonest conduc…
the Applicant v Community Housing (Vic) Ltd
[2026] FWC 2620 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was made redundant from her role as Senior Property Manager at Community Housing (Vic) Pty Ltd on July 25, 2025, as part of a restructure related to the ‘Ground Lease Model’ program. This program involves a…
the Applicant v NSW Department Of Education
[2026] FWC 2594 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was a casual teacher employed by the NSW Department of Education (Respondent). In November 2025, he alleges he was told via phone call that he was no longer allowed to work at a school due to social media i…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2868 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an Uber Eats driver, had his digital account deactivated by Portier Pacific Pty Ltd on April 10, 2026. He filed an application for an unfair deactivation remedy on July 4, 2026, which was 64 days outside t…
the Applicant v Eastwood Tilt Tray & Towing Service Pty Ltd T/A Gladesville Towing And Haulage
[2026] FWC 2622 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as a Tilt Tray Operator/Heavy Rigid Truck Driver by Eastwood Tilt Tray & Towing Service Pty Ltd (GTAH), trading as Gladesville Towing & Haulage, from August 7, 2023, until November 24, 2025. GT…
the Applicant v Air Liquide Healthcare Pty Ltd.
[2026] FWC 2330 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed by Air Liquide Healthcare Pty Ltd after 10 days of employment due to performance issues. He disputes these criticisms and filed an application with the Fair Work Commission on February 19, 202…
the Applicant v McMillan Shakespeare Limited & the Respondent and Another
[2026] FWC 2517 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant filed an application under section 365 of the Fair Work Act 2009, alleging unfair dismissal by McMillan Shakespeare Limited. Her employment ended on May 27, 2026, meaning her application was one day late, l…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2753 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought an unfair deactivation remedy under the Fair Work Act 2009, claiming she was unfairly deactivated from Amazon's digital labour platform. Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd argued the Applicant did no…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 1801 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant, an employee-like worker for Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber) since October 2022, applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair deactivation remedy. He was deactivated on June 17, 2025. The application fol…
the Applicant v MTF Mine Maintenance Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 3040 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked for MTF Mine Maintenance Pty Ltd (the Respondent) from September 2024 in an administrative role. In April 2026, the Respondent entered a sale agreement with Ugland Engineering Pty Ltd. Ugland was mea…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2919 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a driver for Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber) since June 2018, sought an unfair deactivation remedy from the Fair Work Commission. Uber deactivated him in November 2025 due to reports of substance abuse. the …
Application by Manveer Transport Australia Pty Ltd .
[2026] FWC 2783 · Fair Work Commission
Manveer Transport Australia Pty Ltd (Manveer Transport) entered into contracts for services with Australian Subcontractor Services Pty Ltd (ACS) starting in February 2025. ACS terminated the Applicant's contract on April…
the Applicant v 360 Personnel Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1818 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a High Reach Forklift Operator for 360 Personnel Pty Ltd at Allied Pinnacle from November 2024 until December 2025. He was offered the role through an advertisement that suggested stable, ongoing …
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2887 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant, a caretaker for Sanctuary at Buderim in Queensland (through her company Laro Real Estate Pty Ltd), applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking orders to stop bullying by the Sanctuary Committee. The disput…
Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd v the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2303 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a Delivery Partner and then driver for Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber) from February 6, 2025. His access to the Uber platform was suspended on January 9, 2026, after complaints were made about his c…
Qube Ports Pty Ltd v the Applicant
[2026] FWCFB 157 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as a stevedore at Qube Ports Pty Ltd from 2009 until his termination on January 15, 2025. The dismissal followed allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct, including showing photos of cowo…
the Applicant v Strikeforce AMC Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCFB 156 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant appealed a decision made on April 30, 2026, by the Commissioner regarding her unfair dismissal claim against Strikeforce AMC Pty Ltd. The initial decision dismissed her application because the Commission fo…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2419 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a driver for Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd (operating as Uber), was deactivated from the platform in December 2025 due to complaints of inappropriate behaviour. The Applicant challenged this deactivation, arguing…
the Applicant v Furnace Engineering Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2635 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Furnace Engineering Pty Ltd in April 2025 as Group Financial Controller and was also appointed Group Company Secretary. She experienced workplace issues including alleged sexual ha…
the Applicant v Monash Health
[2026] FWC 2633 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Monash Health (the Respondent) as an International Medical Graduate Affairs Coordinator from January to December 2025. His role involved coordinating administrative processes for internation…
the Applicant v Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2904 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied for an unfair dismissal remedy in April 2026, claiming he was dismissed around mid-2018, later amended to February/March 2019. He stated he was unfamiliar with Australian law and Uber didn't inform …
the Applicant v Hotham Operations Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1981 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as General Manager at Hotham Operations Pty Ltd (Respondent) from August 2024, earning $150,000 annually. He was dismissed on December 22, 2025, via a phone call and letter citing issues with p…
the Applicant v Mars Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2772 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from Mars Australia Pty Ltd in December 2025 after a forklift punctured a carton of peppermint mints on October 14, 2025. As team leader, the Applicant assessed the situation with a food safet…
the Applicant v Port Stephens Veterans and Citizens Aged Care Ltd
[2026] FWC 2484 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as a Lifestyle and Engagement Manager at Port Stephens Veterans and Citizens Aged Care Ltd (Harbourside) from January 6, 2025, until her dismissal on November 21, 2025. Harbourside alleged misc…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2516 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a delivery driver for Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber) from January 9, 2026, and her account was deactivated on February 24, 2026. She filed an application for an unfair deactivation remedy with the…
the Applicant v Golden Glow Corporation NT Pty Ltd Trading AS Golden Glow Nursing
[2026] FWC 1899 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee of Golden Glow Nursing, initiated a dispute regarding his classification and pay under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010. He argues he should be classified in …
the Applicant v Appetiser Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2315 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked for Appetiser Pty Ltd (Respondent) and later ALL X LLC from 2019. She alleges she was dismissed on November 5, 2025, which involved a breach of the Fair Work Act. The Respondent claims the Applicant …
Mining and Energy Union (301V) v Batchfire Callide Management Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2104 · Fair Work Commission
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) brought an application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) regarding a dispute with Batchfire Callide Management Pty Ltd (Batchfire). The dispute concerned Batchfire’s refusal to approve w…
the Applicant v Complete Traffic Services (Vic) Pty Ltd Trading AS Construction Contract Labour Traffic
[2026] FWC 3012 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission against Complete Traffic Services (Vic) Pty Ltd, trading as Construction Contract Labour Traffic. The application was filed 32 days late.…
the Applicant v Australian Football League
[2026] FWCFB 190 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from his role as Elite Umpires Coach and Administrator at the Australian Football League (AFL) following an altercation with a member of the public, Mr CS, at North Sydney Oval on April 8, 202…
the Applicant v Curtis Island Services Trading AS SeaLink Whitsundays
[2026] FWC 2654 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a casual Master for Curtis Island Services Trading as SeaLink Whitsundays, was dismissed after allegations of misconduct were made by a deckhand in June 2025. The allegations included sleeping on the vesse…
the Applicant v Xclusive Female Fitness Club
[2026] FWC 2593 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Xclusive Female Fitness Club from April 2024 until December 2025. In late 2025, discussions occurred about changing her employment status to an independent contractor. Following a dispute re…
the Applicant v Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2579 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an 'Uber' driver partner, sought an unfair dismissal remedy after his work with Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd concluded on May 4, 2020, when he was deactivated from their digital labour platform. He filed the app…
the Applicant v Astris PME Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2573 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought an unfair dismissal remedy from Astris PME Pty Ltd (Respondent). He was dismissed on May 1, 2026, and filed his application with the Fair Work Commission (Commission) on May 24, 2026, exceeding the 2…
the Applicant v The Trustee for Waterford Golf Course Trust
[2026] FWC 2420 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a 17-year-old apprentice, filed an application with the Fair Work Commission alleging unfair dismissal from his role at Waterford Golf Course Trust. He was dismissed on February 13, 2026, and lodged his ap…
Application by Maker Store Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2610 · Fair Work Commission
Maker Store Pty Ltd sought costs against the Applicant following his application for unfair dismissal. The Applicant failed to attend scheduled conferences and hearings, and did not file required documents. The company c…
the Applicant v Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd Trading AS Uber Technology (Uber Aust Pty Ltd)
[2026] FWC 2581 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application against Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd, which operates Uber, alleging they were unfairly dismissed on February 7, 2021. The application was filed approximately five years outs…
Application by Transport Workers' Union of Australia
[2026] FWCFB 167 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) applied for a minimum standards order (MSO) under the Fair Work Act 2009, aiming to set standards for 'employee-like workers' (ELWs) engaged via digital labour platforms. T…
United Workers' Union (108V) v MSS Security Pty Ltd Trading AS MSS Security
[2026] FWC 1824 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a Security Officer Level 2 at MSS Security Pty Ltd since June 2012, believes his position should be classified as Security Officer Level 3 and seeks backpay. He raised this dispute through the United Worke…
the Applicant v Iris Group Management Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 2154 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a casual employee for Iris Group Management Pty Limited from February 2025, resigning on April 5, 2026. He claims his resignation was forced due to the company's failure to properly implement and …
the Applicant v Burke And Wills Projects Pty Ltd & the Respondent
[2026] FWC 2908 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, through his company Property Corporate Group Pty Ltd, performed work for Burke and Wills Projects Pty Ltd from July 2022 until March 2026. They operated under a contract where the Applicant invoiced Burke …
the Applicant v JS Digital Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2313 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with JS Digital Pty Ltd in late February 2026, working in the printing department. Following a meeting on March 20, 2026, where she raised concerns about training and workload, the Appl…
the Applicant v Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2580 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an Uber driver partner, sought an unfair dismissal remedy from Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd after being deactivated from their digital labour platform on November 30, 2020. He lodged the application approximatel…
the Applicant v Portier Pacific Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2577 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought to overturn his deactivation from Portier Pacific Pty Ltd's digital labour platform, which occurred on March 1, 2019. He claimed unfair dismissal after being deactivated from the Uber Eats delivery p…
Toll Transport Pty Ltd v United Workers' Union (108V)
[2026] FWC 2519 · Fair Work Commission
Toll Transport Pty Ltd closed its warehouse facility at Altona, Melbourne, impacting approximately 122 employees who were subsequently relocated to other Toll distribution warehouses. The closure stemmed from Nike's deci…