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Colin Cleave v Ayrtoun Farms

[2018] WAIRC 776 Single Commissioner (WAIRC) 2018-10-01 File: B 49/2018
Source
Commissioner Emmanuel
Not yet cited by other cases
Applicant: Colin Cleave
Respondent: Ayrtoun Farms

Ratio

The application was discontinued after the applicant confirmed payment had been received and the claim had been resolved. The applicant failed to formally file a Notice of Withdrawal despite being informed of the requirement to do so.

Outcome

Against applicant dismissed

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Key facts · 5

  • Applicant Colin Cleave brought application under s29(1)(b)(ii) of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA)
  • On 13 August 2018, respondent wrote to Commission indicating the amount sought in the claim had been paid to Mr Cleave
  • On 28 August 2018, Mr Cleave telephoned the Associate and confirmed he had been paid and his claim had resolved
  • Mr Cleave was informed he needed to file a Form 14 (Notice of withdrawal or discontinuance) to formally discontinue the claim
  • Mr Cleave failed to file a Form 14 or contact the Commission after 28 August 2018

Legislation referenced

  • Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) s29(1)(b)(ii)

Concept tags · 3

[P]Denied contractual benefits (WA s29(1)(b)) [S]Underpayment recovery (WA IMC) [S]Consent orders
Archived text (220 words)
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION PARTIES Colin Cleave APPLICANT -v- Ayrtoun Farms RESPONDENT CORAM Commissioner T Emmanuel DATE Monday, 01 October 2018 FILE NO/S B 49 OF 2018 CITATION NO. 2018 WAIRC 00776 Result Application dismissed Representation Applicant In person Respondent N/A Order WHEREAS this is an application under s 29(1)(b)(ii) of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA); AND WHEREAS on 13 August 2018 the respondent wrote to the Commission attaching documents that indicated the amount sought in this claim had been paid to Mr Cleave; AND WHEREAS on 20 August 2018 my Associate wrote to Mr Cleave, requesting that he update the Commission about whether the claim has resolved or whether he requests it be listed for hearing; AND WHEREAS on 28 August 2018 Mr Cleave telephoned my Associate and told the Commission that he had been paid and his claim had resolved. My Associate informed him that to discontinue his claim, he would need to file and serve a Form 14 – Notice of withdrawal or discontinuance (Form 14); AND WHEREAS Mr Cleave has not filed a Form 14 or contacted the Commission since 28 August 2018; NOW THEREFORE, the Commission, pursuant to the powers conferred under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA), orders – THAT this application be, and by this order is, discontinued. Commissioner T Emmanuel