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Frank Khan v Thomas Building Pty

[2020] WAIRC 194 Single Commissioner (WAIRC) 2020-04-06 File: U 10/2020
Source
Commissioner Matthews
Not yet cited by other cases
Applicant: Frank Khan
Respondent: Thomas Building Pty

Ratio

The application was dismissed following settlement of the dispute on the basis that the respondent paid $5,000 to the applicant and the applicant agreed to discontinue the proceedings; the Commission dismissed the application as the parties had agreed terms and the payment had been made.

Outcome

Resolved settled

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Key facts · 5

  • The parties settled the matter at a conference on 9 March 2020.
  • Settlement terms: respondent to pay applicant $5,000 within seven days, applicant to discontinue the application.
  • A settlement agreement was signed by the parties following the conference.
  • The respondent provided evidence that the $5,000 payment was made.
  • The Commission unsuccessfully attempted to contact the applicant on numerous occasions.

Legislation referenced

  • Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA)

Concept tags · 3

[P]Unfair dismissal (WA) [P]Consent orders [S]Compensation for unfair dismissal
Archived text (216 words)
UNFAIR DISMISSAL APPLICATION WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION PARTIES Frank Khan APPLICANT -v- Thomas Building Pty RESPONDENT CORAM Commissioner D J Matthews DATE Monday, 6 April 2020 FILE NO/S U 10 OF 2020 CITATION NO. 2020 WAIRC 00194 Result Application dismissed Representation Applicant In person Respondent Ms G Coleman Order HAVING heard from the applicant in person and Ms G Coleman for the respondent during a conference on 9 March 2020; WHEREAS the parties settled the matter at the conference on 9 March 2020 on the basis that the respondent pay to the applicant the sum of $5,000 within seven days and the applicant would then discontinue the application; AND WHEREAS following the conference on 9 March 2020 the parties signed a settlement agreement which included, among others, the terms as set out in the previous paragraph; AND WHEREAS the respondent has provided evidence that the payment of $5,000 to the applicant has been made; AND WHEREAS the Commission has unsuccessfully attempted to contact the applicant on numerous occasions; AND WHEREAS the Commission has no reason to believe that the application ought remain on foot; NOW THEREFORE I, the undersigned, pursuant to the powers conferred on me under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 order that the application be, and is hereby, dismissed. Commissioner D J Matthews