TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – genuine redundancy – ss.389, 394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for unfair dismissal remedy – respondent objected on grounds of genuine redundancy – Commission held employer failed to meet major change consultation requirement under Vehicle Manufacturing, Repair Services and Retail Award 2010 – did not discuss measure to mitigate adverse effect of change – found dismissal not genuine redundancy – held dismissal unfair – failure to consult at critical time when considering whether job was redundant made decision to dismiss unreasonable – reinstatement not appropriate – ordered compensation of $936.98 plus 9.5% compensation. Simpson v KAP Motors P/L t/a Kerry’s Automotive group
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