TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – remedy – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for unfair dismissal remedy – respondent alleged applicant engaged in bullying behaviour and advised staff members to look elsewhere for work – respondent failed to attend hearing or provide written submissions – Commission held applicant did not engage in conduct alleged against her – applicant was not notified of reasons for dismissal nor provided with an opportunity to respond – Commission held no valid reason for dismissal – dismissal harsh, unjust and unreasonable – reinstatement inappropriate due to loss of trust and confidence – compensation to be assessed per methodology in Bowden – one week’s wages in lieu of notice deducted – applicant’s medical condition likely to have affected earning capacity – Commission considered amount neither clearly excessive or inadequate [Sprigg] – compensation of $22,069.32 awarded – order issued. Lockwood v Menai Variety Discounts P/L t/a The Base Warehouse
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