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Alan James Epis v Chief Executive Officer City of Bunbury

[2017] WAIRC 2 Single Commissioner (WAIRC) 2017-01-03 File: B 222/2016
Source
Chief Commissioner Scott
Not yet cited by other cases
Applicant: Alan James Epis
Respondent: Chief Executive Officer City of Bunbury

Ratio

The application was procedural in nature, seeking orders to shorten time for filing a response, expedite the matter, and permit email service in a s 29(1)(b)(ii) claim for denial of contractual benefits. The Chief Commissioner granted all procedural orders sought.

Outcome

Resolved other

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Key facts · 4

  • Applicant claimed denial of a benefit under contract of employment, not arising from award or order
  • Matter referred to WAIRC under s 29(1)(b)(ii)
  • Application made on 3 January 2017 seeking urgent orders
  • Respondent was Chief Executive Officer of City of Bunbury

Legislation referenced

  • Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) s 29(1)(b)(ii)
  • Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) s 32

Concept tags · 4

[P]Denied contractual benefits (WA s29(1)(b)) [S]Extension of time to file [S]Compulsory conference [M]WA local government employer (state system)
Archived text (310 words)
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION PARTIES Alan James Epis APPLICANT -v- Chief Executive Officer City of Bunbury RESPONDENT CORAM CHIEF COMMISSIONER P E SCOTT DATE Tuesday, 3 January 2017 FILE NO/S B 222 OF 2016 CITATION NO. 2017 WAIRC 00002 Result Order issued Representation Applicant Mr K Trainer as agent Respondent Ms B MacMillan Order WHEREAS this is an application pursuant to s 29(1)(b)(ii) of the Industrial Relations Act 1979, by which the applicant refers to the Commission a claim that he has been denied a benefit, not being a benefit arising under an award or order, to which he is entitled under his contract of employment; and WHEREAS the applicant seeks that the Commission: 1. Order that the time for the respondent to file a response to the Form 3 be shortened to close of business Wednesday 4 January 2017, 2. Expedite the progress of the matter, and 3. permit the service of the application by email; and WHEREAS the Commission has made enquiries of the parties as to the circumstances of the matter and considered the matter, and has decided to grant the applicant’s requests set out above. NOW THEREFORE, the Commission, pursuant to the powers conferred on it under the Industrial Relations Act 1979, hereby orders: 1. THAT the parties may serve documents by email. 2. THAT the applicant serve the respondent with the Form 3 as a matter of urgency. 3. THAT the respondent file with the Commission and serve on the applicant’s agent, its response to the claim no later than 5 pm on Wednesday, 4 January 2017. 4. THAT the parties make themselves available for a conference to be convened by the Commission pursuant to s 32 of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 on Thursday, 5 January 2017 in the afternoon or Friday, 6 January 2017 in the morning. CHIEF COMMISSIONER P E SCOTT