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Reng v JBS Australia Pty Limited

[2013] FWC 379 Fair Work Commission 2013-01-01 cited 1×
Source
Cited 1×
Applicant: Gai Reng
Respondent: JBS Australia Pty Limited

Ratio

This decision concerns the quantification of lost remuneration following the applicant's successful unfair dismissal claim. The parties agreed on $9,000 as the amount of lost remuneration to be paid, subject to tax, ordered payable within 14 days.

Outcome

Resolved partial

Authority signal

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Key facts · 6

  • The applicant's employment was terminated
  • On 27 December 2012, the Commissioner found the termination was harsh, unjust and/or unreasonable
  • An order for reinstatement and continuity of employment was issued with the earlier decision
  • The matter was listed on 11 January 2013 for determination of lost remuneration
  • The applicant gave evidence at the hearing
  • The parties reached agreement on the amount of lost remuneration to be ordered

Legislation referenced

  • Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) s.391(3) and (4)
  • Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) s.394

Concept tags · 5

[P]Unfair dismissal (federal) [P]Order for lost remuneration [S]Procedural fairness at dismissal stage [S]Consent orders [S]Reinstatement
Archived text (306 words)
Reng v JBS Australia Pty Limited [2013] FWC 379 (17 January 2013) [2013] FWC 379 FAIR WORK COMMISSION DECISION Fair Work Act 2009 s.394 —Unfair dismissal Gai Reng v JBS Australia Pty Limited (U2012/12197) COMMISSIONER RYAN MELBOURNE, 17 JANUARY 2013 Termination of employment - termination harsh, unjust and/or unreasonable - determination of amount of lost remuneration. [1] On 27 December 2012, I published a decision in this matter recording my reasons for finding the termination of the applicant’s employment by JBS Australia Pty Limited was harsh, unjust and/or unreasonable (my earlier decision). An order granting reinstatement and continuity of employment was issued with my earlier decision. [2] In my earlier decision I reserved the matter of the determination of the amount of lost remuneration under s.391(3) and (4) of the Fair Work Act 2009 to be paid to Mr Reng. [3] The matter was listed for further hearing in relation to lost remuneration on 11 January 2013. During proceedings Mr Reng gave evidence and submissions were made by Mr Portelli from the National Union of Workers and by Mr Boyce for the respondent. [4] It was agreed between Mr Portelli and Mr Boyce that they would hold discussions following the conclusion of the hearing in order to see if consent could be reached on the amount of lost remuneration to be ordered. [5] Agreement was reached between the parties that the amount of lost remuneration to be ordered is $9,000, less appropriate taxation, payable within 14 days of my order. [6] An order in those terms will issue together with this decision. COMMISSIONER Appearances : A. Portelli , National Union of Workers, for the Applicant S. Button together with G. Boyce of counsel for the Respondent Hearing details: 2013. Melbourne: January 11 (by telephone). Printed by authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer <Price code A, PR533260>